draaikont

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Dutch

Etymology

20th century. Compound of draaien (to turn (around)) +‎ kont (butt, bum).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdraːi̯.kɔnt/
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  • Hyphenation: draai‧kont

Noun

draaikont m (plural draaikonten, diminutive draaikontje n)

  1. (informal) a U-turner; an inconsistent person, who readily changes position (literally, “butt-turner”)
  2. (informal) a fidget; someone who can't sit still

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