hoerendop

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of hoer +‎ -en- +‎ dop.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦuː.rə(n)ˌdɔp/, [ɦuː-]
  • Hyphenation: hoe‧ren‧dop

Noun

hoerendop m (plural hoerendoppen)

  1. (derogatory, historical) john, client of a prostitute, in particular a frequent patron (frequently used as a generic dysphemism in early modern times)
    Synonyms: bordeelbrok, hoerenhengst, hoerenloper

Usage notes

Several old dictionaries also give the meaning “proprietor of a brothel, pimp”.

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