Meanings
plural nephews-in-law
- Someone's nephew's husband (where same-sex marriage is recognised)
- Someone's spouse's nephew.
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Translations
Chinese Cantonese 姪女婿 /侄女婿, 外甥女婿
- 姪女婿 /侄女婿 (zat⁶ neoi⁵ sai³)son-in-law of someone's brother
- 外甥女婿 (ngoi⁶ sang¹ neoi⁵ sai³)son-in-law of someone's sister
Chinese Mandarin 姪女婿 /侄女婿, 外甥女婿
- 姪女婿 /侄女婿 (zhínǚxù)son-in-law of someone's brother
- 外甥女婿 (wàishēngnǚxù)son-in-law of someone's sister
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