koelkast

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Dutch

Etymology

From koelen +‎ kast.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkul.kɑst/
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  • Hyphenation: koel‧kast

Noun

koelkast f (plural koelkasten, diminutive koelkastje n)

  1. A refrigerator, a fridge.
    Synonym: ijskast
  2. (informal) An unfashionable, large, bulky cell phone.
    • 2005, Joost Heyink, De indringer:
      Floris stapte af, zette zijn fiets tegen een lantaarnpaal en slenterde langs een sprei met verroest gereedschap, een koffiezetapparaat zonder snoer, een mobiele telefoon model koelkast, een stapel gescheurde Donald Ducks, grammofoonplaten van Elvis Presley.
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