kakmadam

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kak (“shit; poshness, arrogance”) +‎ madam (“lady, ma'am”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑk.maːˌdɑm/
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  • Hyphenation: kak‧ma‧dam

Noun

kakmadam f (plural kakmadammen or kakmadams, diminutive kakmadammetje n)

  1. (derogatory) A posh lady. [from late 19th c.]

Descendants
  • → West Frisian: kakmadam
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