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Dummerjan.

dunce, idiot

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdʊmɐˌja(ː)n/
  1. dunce, idiot

    dated · informal · masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

Univerbation of dummer + Jan, literally “stupid John” (16th century). The optionally lengthened vowel as well as the byform above are due to influence of Grobian, Schlendrian (of different formation).

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