minkukel

Dutch

Etymology

Coined by Dutch comic strip author Maarten Toonder in 1963. The first element is min, the second element is an invention by Toonder.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪn.ky.kəl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪnkykəl

Noun

minkukel m (plural minkukels, diminutive minkukeltje n)

  1. (informal) an unintelligent simpleton, blockhead, dolt

References

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