Where does “stompzinnig” come from?
stompzinnig (Dutch) comes from Dutch zinnig, from Middle Dutch sinnich.
stompzinnig (Dutch): stupid, harebrained
Definitions
- stupid, harebrained
Ancestry of “stompzinnig”, step by step
stompzinnig traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Dutch zinnig
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | zinnig | rational, reasonable; intelligent, smart;... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | sinnich | — |
via Dutch stomp
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutch | stomp | blunt, not sharp; Having over 90 degrees; A... |