20 of my favourite Norwegian words

Note: I chose these words because I personally like them, and some are therefore not necessarily very useful or common in everyday language (but some might be :p).

Gullkorn (n) (lit. grain of gold) - A phrase, quote or saying that is exceptionally funny, good, original or admired, a “pearl”.

Sjarmtroll (n) (lit. charm-troll) - Charmer 

Radarpar (n) (lit. radar couple) - Two people who work efficiently together or who interact really well together

Pjusk (adj.) - Dishevelled, tired-looking (especially in the context of being sick)

Fingernem (adj.) - Dexterous

Å overliste  - To outsmart, outwit

Konfliktsky (adj.) -  Conflict-averse, conflict-avoidant

Å rævkjøre / Rævkjørt (adj.) (lit. ass-driven) - To fuck over / (Ass-)fucked 
(I’m sorry, but it’s super useful)

Basketak  (n) - Scuffle

Trekløver (n) A close-knit groups of three people (siblings, friends, or band and team members)
(Note: This word means “shamrock” when it’s used in the masculine form: en trekløver)

Å besudle - To taint, to contaminate

Grønske (m) - Algae or grass stain (very specific, I know :p)

Lømmel (m) - Rascal

Krusedull (m) - Doodle

Kranglevoren (adj.) - Quarrelsome

Fjærkre (n) - Poultry

Fiffig (adj.) - Clever, neat, smart

Snakkesalig (adj.) - Talkative

Hersketeknikk (m) - Master suppression technique, manipulation technique

Flisespikkeri (n) - Nitpicking