spijbelaar

Dutch

Etymology

From spijbelen +‎ -aar.

Pronunciation
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Noun

spijbelaar m (plural spijbelaars, diminutive spijbelaartje n)

  1. one who skips school or work; a truant

Usage notes
  • Usually denotes somebody who skips school. When used to describe adults, it usually means their behaviour is considered irresponsible or childish.
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