roetmop

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈrut.mɔp/

noun
Definitions
  • (ethnic slur) An offensive term of abuse for a black person: nigger.
  • (derogatory) A nickname or insult for a chimney sweep.
  • (derogatory) A nickname or insult for a coal miner.
  • (dated) An offensive term of abuse for a native Indonesian person.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish roet (soot) + Dutch, Flemish mop (chunk).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

mop

Gloss

chunk

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