spex
Swedish
Etymology
From spektakel. Attested since 1861.
Noun
spex n
- a form of parodical amateur theater act (often with a historical theme and singing acts), usually performed by university students
- (figuratively) something reminiscent of a spex, e.g. a light-hearted performance or (involuntary) absurdity
Declension
| Declension of spex | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singular | Plural | |||
| Indefinite | Definite | Indefinite | Definite | |
| Nominative | spex | spexet | spex | spexen |
| Genitive | spex | spexets | spex | spexens |
Derived terms
- spexa
- spexig
References
- spex in Svensk ordbok (SO)
- spex in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
- spex in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)