bromfiets

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈbrɔm.fits/

noun
Definitions
  • moped, limited to 50 cc engine and 45 km/h speed
  • (Belgium) snorfiets moped, limited to 25 km/h speed

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish brommen (buzz, hum, drone, bellow, grumble) + Dutch, Flemish fiets (bicycle, bike).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

fiets

Gloss

bicycle, bike

Concept
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Modern world

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