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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch hontsch. Equivalent to hond (“dog, hound”) + -s (denominative adjectival suffix).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ɦɔnts/
- Hyphenation: honds
Adjective
honds (comparative hondser, superlative meest honds or hondst)
- (literally) (rare) canine, relating to dogs
- (figuratively) (concerning humans) currish, doggish, doggy, notably:
- insolent, impertinent, shameless
- rude, coarse, insulting
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