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abkratzen.

to scrape, to scratch something off of something

9 characters3 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. to scrape, to scratch something off of something

    transitive · weak
    Sie kratzt die Eisschicht von der Windschutzscheibe ab.
  2. to kick the bucket, to snuff it, to croak (to die)

    intransitive · vulgar · weak
    Sie hat 'nen krassen Stunt mit dem Motorrad hingelegt und ist dabei fast abgekratzt.
  3. to leave, to scram

    dated · intransitive · vulgar · weak
Where this word comes from

From Middle High German abekratzen. Equivalent to ab- + kratzen. Compare Dutch opkrassen.

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