schoolvos

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈsxoːl.vɔs/

noun
Definitions
  • (derogatory) A pedant, notably a teacher who loves finding and correcting faults; an unpleasant teacher.
  • (sometimes) An experienced schoolteacher, who knows all the tricks of the trade.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish school (school, shoal of fishes, educational institution) + Dutch, Flemish vos (fox).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

vos

Gloss

fox

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

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