schootkind
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Compound of schoot (“lap”) + kind (“child”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]schootkind n (plural schootkinderen, diminutive schootkindje n)
- A small child, easy to take on an adult's lap.
- A child which enjoys sitting on the lap.
- (figuratively) A coddled, pampered child.
Synonyms
[edit]- (figurative) moederskindje n, troetelkind n
Related terms
[edit]- schoothond m
- schootzoon m
- geesteskind n
- zorgenkind n