bangebroek

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

From bang (“scared”) +‎ -e- +‎ broek (“pants, trousers”), in reference to someone soiling their pants when scared.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɑŋəˌbruk/
  • Hyphenation: ban‧ge‧broek

Noun

bangebroek f (plural bangebroeken, diminutive bangebroekje n)

  1. coward, scaredy pants
    Synonyms: angsthaas, schijtebroek

References

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