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abhauen.

to cut off (with a cutting weapon)

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈapˌhaʊ̯ən/
  1. to cut off (with a cutting weapon)

    class-7 · strong · transitive · weak
  2. to leave abruptly, to do a runner

    class-7 · intransitive · strong · weak
    Ich hau jetzt ab.
    Hau bloß ab! Dich will ich nicht mehr sehen.
  3. to crack up, to laugh one's head off

    Austria · class-7 · colloquial · reflexive · strong · weak
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German abehouwen, from Old High German abahouwan. Equivalent to ab- + hauen.

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