Where does “knettergek” come from?
knettergek (Dutch) comes from Dutch gek, from Middle Dutch geck — madman.
knettergek (Dutch): completely insane, stark raving mad
Definitions
- completely insane, stark raving mad
Ancestry of “knettergek”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Dutch | gek | crazy, mad; ludicrous, farcical; silly, playful |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | geck | madman |
Words derived from “knettergek”