dorpsgek

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From dorp (“village”) +‎ -s- +‎ gek (“crazy person”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdɔrps.xɛk/
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  • Hyphenation: dorps‧gek

Noun[edit]

dorpsgek m (plural dorpsgekken, diminutive dorpsgekje n)

  1. (somewhat offensive) village idiot
    De dorpsgek was duidelijk herkenbaar aan zijn propellerpet.
    The village idiot was easily recognisable by his propellor cap.
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