achterklap

Dutch

Etymology

From achter (“behind”) +‎ klappen (“to talk”), literally “talk behind one's back”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑx.tərˌklɑp/

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• Hyphenation: ach‧ter‧klap

Noun

achterklap m (uncountable, diminutive achterklapje n)

1. (mean-spirited) gossip

   Synonyms: roddel, geroddel, kwaadsprekerij

   De werksfeer was verziekt door al de achterklap onder het personeel.

   The working environment had been fouled by all the gossipping among the employees.