krentekakker
What does “krentekakker” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who is stingy or overly frugal. The literal translation refers to someone who shits out currants, highlighting their cheapness.
Literally “currant shitter”
You'd use it like calling someone a tightwad or cheapskate in English, aimed directly at them in a light-hearted or mildly offensive way.
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