miep

Dutch

Etymology

From Miep. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why the association with poshness? Miep is not a posh name

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mip/
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  • Hyphenation: miep
  • Rhymes: -ip

Noun

miep f (plural miepen)

  1. (Netherlands, derogatory) an unintelligent woman or girl, especially one who acts distinguished or complains a lot
  2. (Netherlands, derogatory) a male homosexual

Derived terms