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Koks

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See also: koks and köks

English

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Proper noun

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Koks

  1. plural of Kok

Dutch

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Etymology

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First attested as Koks in 1794. Derived from Cox (a surname). Named after a family that was resident near the current site of the hamlet.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Koks n

  1. A hamlet in Gemert-Bakel, North Brabant, Netherlands

References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /koːks/
  • Audio:(file)

Etymology 1

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Borrowing from English coke(s).

Noun

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Koks m (strong, genitive Kokses, plural (rare, referring to different types) Kokse)

  1. coke
  2. (singularonly, humorous) (ready) cash
Declension
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Etymology 2

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Truncation of Kokain.

Noun

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Koks n or m (strong, genitive Kokses, no plural)

  1. (informal, slang) cocaine
    • 1996, Falco, "Mutter, der Mann mit dem Koks ist da".
      Mutter, der Mann mit dem Koks ist da.Mother, the man with the coke is here. (pop song by Falco plays with the double meaning)
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Etymology 3

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Unclear.

Noun

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Koks m (strong, genitive Koks or Kokses, plural Kokse)

  1. (colloquial, dated) stiff hat
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Etymology 4

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Unknown.

Noun

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Koks m (strong, genitive Koks, plural Koks)

  1. (regional) glass of rum with diced sugar and a coffee bean
  2. (colloquial, singular only) nonsense
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Further reading

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