lolbroek

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of lol +‎ broek.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔl.bruk/
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  • Hyphenation: lol‧broek

Noun

lolbroek m (plural lolbroeken, diminutive lolbroekje n)

  1. A joker, one who makes jokes. [from mid 1950s]
    • 1955 October 27, Tilly, "Apen zien zonder permit", Dagblad van het Noorden, page 17.
      " […] Je moet weten (vertelt een dame) mijn man is een echte lolbroek hè? […] "
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
    Synonym: grapjas
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