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Dutch
Etymology
First attested in the late 18th century. Compound of pralen (“to show off”) + Hans, likely a calque of German Prahlhans.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpraːl.ɦɑns/
- Hyphenation: praal‧hans
Noun
praalhans m (plural praalhanzen, diminutive praalhansje n)
- boaster, braggart