broekvent

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbruk.fɛnt/

noun
Definitions
  • (often) an immature man (a metaphor that alludes to men that still wear boyish shorts)
  • (figuratively) coward

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish broek (trousers, pants, pair of trousers, trousers pants) + Dutch, Flemish vent (mate, fellow, chap, dude).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vent

Gloss

mate, fellow, chap, dude

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