tochtworst

Dutch

Etymology

From tocht (“draft”) +‎ worst (“sausage”).

Noun

tochtworst f (plural tochtworsten, diminutive tochtworstje n)

  1. (colloquial) A blanket or pillow used to block cold airflow in a poorly insulated building.
    Synonyms: tochtrol, tochtstopper
    Er ligt een tochtworst voor de deur, omdat mijn vrekkige huisbaas weigert de woning te isoleren.
    There's a pillow against cold draft by the door, because my stingy landlord refuses to have my apartment properly insulated.
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