Dutch

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Etymology

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From zaniken.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzaː.nə.kər/, /ˈzaː.nɪ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: za‧ni‧ker

Noun

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zaniker m (plural zanikers, diminutive zanikertje n, feminine zanikster)

  1. (Netherlands, derogatory) A whiner, a complainer, a crybaby.
    Synonyms: zeurpiet, zagevent, zageman, neuter