קנײַפּער

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Yiddish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From קנײַפּן (knaypn, “pinch”) +‎ ־ער (-er).

Noun[edit]

קנײַפּער • (knayper) m, plural קנײַפּערס (knaypers)

  1. pliers (gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand)
  2. cockroach
  3. stingy person

Synonyms[edit]

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