smeris
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Etymology[edit]
Derived from a 19th century cant (Bargoens) word smeer, borrowed from Yiddish שמירה (shmire, “guard”), from Hebrew שמירה (šəmirā, “guard”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
smeris m (plural smerissen, diminutive smerisje n)
- (derogatory, Bargoens, Netherlands) Synonym of politieagent
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