kaakslag

Dutch

Etymology

kaak (“(facial) cheek, jaw”) +‎ slag (“hit”)

Pronunciation

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Hyphenation: kaak‧slag

Noun

kaakslag m (plural kaakslagen, diminutive kaakslagje n)

(literally) A smack on the jaw, blow in the face
Een kaakslag met de handschoen gold als symbolische uitdaging tot een duel
A blow in the face with a glove was considered a challenge to duel
(figuratively) A hurtful, gross insult, symbolic abuse in word or deed
Verbale kaakslagen doen vaak beide wangen blozen
Verbal insults often cause both cheeks to blush

Synonyms

(literal) muilpeer
(figurative) affront, hoon

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