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voetstoots

Pronunciation: /ˈfʊtˌstʊəts/

Definition of voetstoots

adverb & adjective

South African
  • 1 Law (of a sale or purchase) without guarantee or warranty; at the buyer’s risk: [as adverb]:the property is sold voetstoots [as adjective]:auctions are voetstoots deals
  • 2without reservation or qualification: [as adverb]:I’m not entirely in favour of school uniforms voetstoots

Origin:

Afrikaans, from the Dutch phrase met de voet te stoten 'to push with the foot'