achtigachtiglijk

achtigachtiglijk is a Dutch adverb. It is formed by combining the Dutch word "achtig" which means "eighty" with the suffix "lijk" which is often used to form adverbs. The literal translation of "achtigachtiglijk" would be "eighty-eighty-like" or "like eighty-eighty". However, this literal translation does not convey its idiomatic meaning.

The adverb "achtigachtiglijk" is used informally and humorously to describe something that is perceived as being excessively or ridiculously slow, inefficient, or outdated. It implies a sense of being stuck in the past or operating at a pace that is significantly behind the times. For example, someone might say a government process is "achtigachtiglijk" slow if it takes an inordinate amount of time to complete. It can also be used to describe technology or systems that are no longer considered modern or effective. The term carries a slightly whimsical or exaggerated tone, suggesting a playful criticism rather than harsh condemnation.