koude kant

Dutch

Alternative forms

  • kouwe kant (informal)

Etymology

Literally, “cold side” of a family, from the stereotypical lack of affection from in-laws.

Noun

koude kant m (plural koude kanten)

  1. (idiomatic, usually with "de") the family of one's spouse; one's in-laws
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koud,‎ kant.
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