bakbeest

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbΙ‘kbeːst/

noun
Definitions
  • (Netherlands) whopper, hulk any particularly large object, person or animal
  • (Belgium) drunk, drunkard

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish bak (box, container, tray, chin, car, cheek, ride, crate, vehicle, theatre box, tub, vessel, rear, sidecar, case) + Dutch, Flemish beest (beast, animal, someone who enjoys an activity).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

beest

Gloss

beast, animal, someone who enjoys an activity

Concept
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Animals

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獣

Emoji
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