koppelbaas
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From koppelen (“to link, to couple”) + baas (“boss”).
Pronunciation[edit]
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Noun[edit]
koppelbaas m (plural koppelbazen, diminutive koppelbaasje n)
- contractor who acts as a middle man between prospective employer and prospective employee. Generally for short term employment like day labour. (Archaic)
- contractor who deliberately employs staff illegally, so both parties can dodge taxes and cheat social security