knorke
German
Etymology
Unclear; possibly originated as a rhyme for Lorke, as a combination of knorrig "strong, robust" and the Low German diminutive suffix -ke, or from the play "Die Familie Knorke" by Rudolf Melzer.
Pronunciation
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Adjective
knorke
- (informal) great, very good
- "Knorke ist dreimal so schnafte wie dufte."
Usage notes
Primarily used in Berlin and the Ruhr basin; typically understood (but not used) in other parts of Germany.
Further reading
- Berliner Wörter von A bis Z: K
- Lexikon Ruhrgebietssprache: knorke