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Etymology

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Compound of wagen (to risk, dare) +‎ hals (neck).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʋaːxɦɑls/
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  • Hyphenation: waag‧hals

Noun

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waaghals m (plural waaghalzen, diminutive waaghalsje n)

  1. A daredevil.
    Synonyms: durfal, lefgozer