Dummerjan
Pronunciation: /ˈdʊmɐˌja(ː)n/
“Dummerjan” is a German word. Its meaning in English:
noun
Etymology
Univerbation of dummer + Jan, literally “stupid John” (16th century). The optionally lengthened vowel as well as the byform above are due to influence of Grobian, Schlendrian (of different formation).
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