avondspits

Dutch

Etymology

Shortening of avondspitsuur (“evening rush hour”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaː.vɔntˌspɪts/

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• Hyphenation: avond‧spits

Noun

avondspits f (plural avondspitsen)

1. evening rush hour [from late 1930s]

   Synonym: avondspitsuur

   Dit weggetje is vrij rustig tijdens de avondspits.

   This road is rather quiet during the evening rush hour.

Derived terms

• spits