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pandjesbaas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pawnbroker noun A person or business that lends money in exchange for holding personal property as security, which can be sold if the loan isn't repaid.
  • uncle noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.

Senses

pandjesbaas is used for these senses in English:

  • pawnbroker A person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security – which may be sold if not redeemed.
  • uncle (British, informal, dated) A pawnbroker.

uncle — full definition

  1. noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
  2. noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
  3. intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.

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