schootkind

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of schoot (lap) +‎ kind (child).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsxoːt.kɪnt/
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  • Hyphenation: schoot‧kind

Noun

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schootkind n (plural schootkinderen, diminutive schootkindje n)

  1. A small child, easy to take on an adult's lap.
  2. A child which enjoys sitting on the lap.
  3. (figuratively) A coddled, pampered child.

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