jij-bak

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of jij (“you”) +‎ bak (“joke, wisecrack”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjɛi̯.bɑk/

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• Hyphenation: jij-bak

Noun

jij-bak m (plural jij-bakken)

1. (Netherlands) A personal attack, especially a tu quoque.

Derived terms

• jij-bakken