roskop

Dutch

Alternative forms

• rossekop

Etymology

From ros (“red, ginger”) +‎ kop (“head”) (mainly said of animals, hence fit for abuse).

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: ros‧kop

Noun

roskop m (plural roskoppen, diminutive roskopje n)

1. (derogatory) a redhead, ginger

Synonyms

• roodharige m or f
• rossaard m
• rosse m or f
• vuurtoren m

Related terms

• rosbaard m
• rosheid
• rossig (adjective)