schoothond

Dutch

Etymology

From schoot (“lap”) +‎ hond (“hond”), perhaps a calque of German Schoßhund.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsxoːt.ɦɔnt/
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Hyphenation: schoot‧hond

Noun

schoothond m (plural schoothonden, diminutive schoothondje n)

(literally) A lapdog, a canine pet which is small and/or frequently cuddled.
(figuratively) A human, (nearly) willless 'pet' or flunky.

Related terms

schootkind n
schootzoon
voorschoot

Descendants

Afrikaans: skoothond

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