schootkind

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

schootkind n (plural schootkinderen, diminutive schootkindje n)

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

Synonyms

(figurative) moederskindje n, troetelkind n

Related terms

schoothond m
schootzoon m
geesteskind n
zorgenkind n

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