postyr

Danish

Etymology

From French posture (“position, position, pose”). The development of the meaning in Danish is due to association with the obsolete noun styr (“noise, trouble”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [poˈsdyɐ̯ˀ]

Noun

postyr n (singular definite postyret, not used in plural form)

  1. great attention, unrest, confusion and discussion in connection with a particular matter or event.
    Synonyms: opstandelse, ståhej

References

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