kras

(Engels)

krassen

Frekwensie

C2
Uitgespreek as (IPA)
/krɑs/
Etimologie (Engels)

In summary

17th century, from Latin crassus (“thick, crass”). While the sense “stout, spry” can easily be explained from this, some sources consider it an influence from Malay keras (“hard, strong”). Compare German krass, English crass.

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