prijsschieten

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈprɛi̯sˌsxi.tə(n)/

noun
Definitions
  • A shooting game in which a prize is awarded to the best performer(s).
  • An occasion where people (often haphazardly) gang up to engage in uncharitable criticism.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish prijs (price, prize, reward) + Dutch, Flemish schieten (shoot, grow quickly).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

schieten

Gloss

shoot, grow quickly

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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