druipeling

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Afrikaans[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From druip +‎ -e- +‎ -ling, probably formed as a purism for English dropout.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdrœi̯.pə.ləŋ/

Noun[edit]

druipeling (plural druipelinge)

  1. A dropout (one who leaves school without graduating).
  2. One who fails an exam or course.
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