poppenkast

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of pop (“puppet”) +‎ -en- +‎ kast (“cupboard, casing”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈpɔ.pə(n)ˌkɑst/
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Hyphenation: pop‧pen‧kast
Rhymes: -ɔpənkɑst

Noun

poppenkast f (plural poppenkasten, diminutive poppenkastje n)

(literally) A portable puppet theatre and puppets for use in it.
A puppet-show, notably of the Punch and Judy type.
(figuratively) A bad, excessive or hilarious 'show', pointlessly theatrical conduct.

Synonyms

(puppet-show) poppenspel
(figurative) misbaar, poeha, theater, vertoning

Derived terms

poppenkasterij

Related terms

poppenspeler m

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