pimpeltje

Dutch

Etymology

Along with the verb pimpel (“to guzzle, drink”), probably related to the first element of pimpelmees (“tiny bird”). It is unclear which word derived from the other, but in all likelihood both are ultimately imitative, similar to Swedish pimpla (“to guzzle”), French pompette (“tipsy”).

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Noun

pimpeltje n (plural pimpeltjes)

  1. diminutive of pimpel

Noun

pimpeltje n (plural pimpeltjes)

  1. (Netherlands) small glass for drinking spirits, in particular gin
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