bordeelsluiper

Dutch
The bordeelsluiper often has short laces, or no strings altogether.

Etymology

20th century. First attested in the 1970s, but probably a few decades older. Compound of bordeel (“brothel”) +‎ sluiper (“sneak, someone who sneaks”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɔrˈdeːlˌslœy̯.pər/
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  • Hyphenation: bor‧deel‧slui‧per

Noun

bordeelsluiper m (plural bordeelsluipers, diminutive bordeelsluipertje n)

  1. suede shoe for men with a thick, soft sole

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