Murks

See also: murks

Dutch

Etymology

Blend of Marokkaans +‎ Turks.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mʏrks/
  • Rhymes: -ʏrks
  • Audio(file)

Proper noun

Murks n

  1. A lect distinguished by unusual intonation and pronunciation and deliberate grammatical errors, used by youths to imitate and mock non-native speakers who are mostly from Turkey and Morocco.

German

Etymology

Backformation from murksen.

Pronunciation
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Noun

Murks m (strong, genitive Murks, no plural)

  1. (colloquial) botch, bodge
    Synonym: Pfusch

Declension
Declension of Murks [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Murks
genitive eines des Murks
dative einem dem Murks
accusative einen den Murks

Further reading
  • “Murks” in Duden online
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