kruikenzeiker

Dutch

Etymology

From kruik (“jug”) +‎ -en- +‎ zeiken (“to piss”) +‎ -er; apparently a reference to the textile industry, as urine was historically used in the production of textile and Tilburg was known for its textile industry.

Pronunciation

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Noun

kruikenzeiker m (plural kruikenzeikers, diminutive kruikenzeikertje n)

  1. Nickname for an inhabitant of Tilburg, particularly during Carnival.
  • Kruikenstad
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