vrouwtje

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Dutch

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Noun

vrouwtje n (plural vrouwtjes)

  1. diminutive of vrouw

Noun

vrouwtje n (plural vrouwtjes)

  1. (now offensive) woman (as a term of address), wifey, lassie
  2. the female of a species of animal
    Synonym: wijfje
    Antonym: mannetje

Usage notes

  • The usage as a term of address for a woman (especially one's wife) once connoted endearment or familiarity, but today has very strong connotations of patriarchal condescension and patronization.