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English
Proper noun
Koks
- plural of Kok
Dutch
Etymology
First attested as Koks in 1794. Derived from Cox (a surname). Named after a family that was resident near the current site of the hamlet.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Koks n
- A hamlet in Gemert-Bakel, North Brabant, Netherlands
References
- van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN
German
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Borrowing from English coke(s).
Noun
Koks m (strong, genitive Kokses, plural (rare, referring to different types) Kokse)
- coke (fuel)
- (singular only, humorous) (ready) cash
Declension
Etymology 2
Truncation of Kokain.
Noun
Koks n or m (strong, genitive Kokses, no plural)
- (informal, slang) coke (cocaine)
- 1996, Falco, "Mutter, der Mann mit dem Koks ist da".
- Mutter, der Mann mit dem Koks ist da. ― Mother, the man with the coke is here. (pop song by Falco plays with the double meaning)
Declension
Etymology 3
Unclear.
Noun
Koks m (strong, genitive Koks or Kokses, plural Kokse)
- (colloquial, dated) stiff hat
Declension
Etymology 4
Unknown.
Noun
Koks m (strong, genitive Koks, plural Koks)
- (regional) glass of rum with diced sugar and a coffee bean
- (colloquial, singular only) nonsense
Declension
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