balorig
Dutch
Alternative forms
- ballorig (misspelling)
Etymology
From Middle Dutch balhoorich. Equivalent to bal (“bad”, from *balwaz) + horen + -ig (or bal + oor + -ig).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /baːˈloːrəx/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: ba‧lo‧rig
Adjective
balorig (comparative baloriger, superlative balorigst)
- contrary
- bad-tempered
- rebellious
- (archaic) tired or moody from listening
Synonyms
- (contrary): weerspannig
- (bad-tempered): slechtgehumeurd
- (rebellious): opstandig
Related terms
References
- Van Dale, 11. edition (1984)
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