drollenvanger

Dutch

Etymology

From drol (“turd”) +‎ -en- (interfix) +‎ vangen (“to catch”) +‎ -er (deverbal agent noun suffix).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɔ.lə(n)ˌvɑ.ŋər/
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  • Hyphenation: drol‧len‧van‧ger

Noun

drollenvanger m (plural drollenvangers, diminutive drollenvangertje n)

  1. (colloquial) a type of baggy pants with tight cuffs and often a low crotch, including knickerbockers, harem pants and plus fours.
  2. a nappy/diaper for horses or dogs.
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