miep

Dutch

Etymology

From Miep. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why the association with poshness? Miep is not a posh name

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mip/

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• Hyphenation: miep
• Rhymes: -ip

Noun

miep f (plural miepen)

1. (Netherlands, derogatory) an unintelligent woman or girl, especially one who acts distinguished or complains a lot
2. (Netherlands, derogatory) a male homosexual

Derived terms

• miepen
• typemiep