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English word origin

Etymology of kak

Borrowed from Khmer កាក់ (kak). Doublet of jiao.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A subdivision of currency, equal to one tenth of a Cambodian riel.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Khmer កាក់ (kak). Doublet of jiao.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To defecate.

noun

Trouble. · Rubbish; nonsense.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Afrikaans kak (“shit”), from Dutch kak (“shit”). See also cack.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionkakaf · shit
  • Derivation mentionkaknl · shit
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