ryggdunk

Swedish

Etymology

rygg (“back”) +‎ dunk (“thump”).

Noun

ryggdunk c

  1. a slap on the back

Declension
Declension of ryggdunk 
Singular Plural
Indefinite Definite Indefinite Definite
Nominative ryggdunk ryggdunken ryggdunkar ryggdunkarna
Genitive ryggdunks ryggdunkens ryggdunkars ryggdunkarnas

Noun

ryggdunk n

  1. backslapping
    Synonym: ryggdunkande

Usage notes

Often (figuratively) of self-congratulatory behavior within a group of people.

Declension
Declension of ryggdunk 
Uncountable
Indefinite Definite
Nominative ryggdunk ryggdunket — —
Genitive ryggdunks ryggdunkets — —

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