fatsoensrakker

Dutch

Etymology

From fatsoen (“decorum, decency”) +‎ -s- +‎ rakker (“rascal”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɑtˈsunsˌrɑ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: fat‧soens‧rak‧ker

Noun

fatsoensrakker m (plural fatsoensrakkers, diminutive fatsoensrakkertje n)

  1. (derogatory) moral crusader, moral guardian
    Synonyms: moraalridder, zedelijkheidsapostel, zedenmeester
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