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liflafferij

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From liflaffen +‎ -erij.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlɪf.lɑ.fəˈrɛi̯/
  • Hyphenation: lif‧laf‧fe‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun

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liflafferij f (plural liflafferijen, diminutive liflafferijtje n)

  1. flattery, sweet-talking
  2. (art, obsolete, derogatory) art considered overly concerned with presenting subjects as prettier and more idealised than they are