pafzak

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Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɑf.sɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: paf‧zak

Noun

pafzak m (plural pafzakken, diminutive papzakje n)

  1. (derogatory) chunker, tubbo (slur for an obese person)
    • 2012, Remco Campert, Het verband tussen de dingen ben ik zelf. Columns, De Bezige Bij (publ.).
      In werkelijkheid was ik bezig het voor de hand liggende onderwerp uit de weg te gaan. Nee, niet de Chileense mijnwerkers, niet de Noord-Koreaanse jeugdige pafzak, maar het niet meer te vermijden gloednieuwe kabinet.
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