patjepeeër

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Dutch

Etymology

Uncertain. Often said to be a blend of patser +‎ plebejer, possibly influenced by patjakker.

Attested since 1934, originated in Amsterdam.

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Noun

patjepeeër m (plural patjepeeërs, diminutive patjepeeërtje n)

  1. (Netherlands, colloquial, derogatory) a tasteless and vulgar nouveau riche (or pretending to be) show-off
    Die Rick met z'n lelijke pak is echt een patjepeeër.
    That one guy Rick with his ugly suit is a real parvenu.