makker

Dutch

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch macker, probably from *gemacke (“companion”). More at make, match.

Noun

makker m (plural makkers, diminutive makkertje n)

A mate, fellow, colleague, companion, (not very close) friend, ally etc.

Synonyms

makkerman m, medemakker m
gezel m
maat m
kameraad m
collega m

Derived terms

(mates by context) klasmakker m, makkerslemper m, schoolmakker m, speelmakker m, studiemakker m, wapenmakker m
makkerij
makkerschap
makkervreugd(e)

Etymology 2

Adjective

makker

Comparative form of mak

Etymology 3

Noun

makker ? (plural makkers, diminutive makkertje n)

Alternative form of makkel

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