קנײַפּער

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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

Noun

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קנײַפּער (knayperm, plural קנײַפּערס (knaypers)

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

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