speelbal

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈspeːl.bɑl/

noun
Definitions
  • (figurative) A helpless victim of external forces.
  • (chiefly diminutive) A ball used for playing, especially one belonging to a pet.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish spelen (play) + Dutch, Flemish bal (ball, bad, dance, testicle, bal, toff).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

bal

Gloss

ball, bad, dance, testicle, bal, toff

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Person/Thing

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