bak troost

Dutch

Etymology

Literally, “cup of solace”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɑk troːst/

Noun

bak troost m (plural bakken troost, diminutive bakje troost n or bakkie troost n)

  1. (Netherlands, informal, chiefly diminutive, chiefly singular) cup of coffee, cup of joe

Usage notes

The most common form of this term is bakkie troost, with bakje troost being a little less commonly used.

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