vakidioot

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈvɑk.i.diˌoːt/

noun
Definitions
  • (pejorative) A fachidiot; a (very) capable professional with little societal awareness or engagement outside one's narrow expertise, especially one who exaggerates the importance of one's specialism.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish vak (compartment, section, occupation, profession, trade, box, business, field) + Dutch, Flemish idioot (idiot).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

idioot

Gloss

idiot

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