mogool

Dutch

Etymology

From mongool, mogooltje (mentally impaired person; Down syndrome)

Noun

mogool c (plural mogolen, diminutive mogooltje)

  1. (vulgar, slang) retard (jocular), motherfucker (abusive)

Usage notes

Primarily used by teenagers. It is regarded as offensive by non-teens in the Netherlands. If a person suffering from Down syndrome is called a mongool, it is regarded as extremely offensive, even by teenagers. Not to be confused with mogol.

Derived terms

Last modified on 23 January 2013, at 14:09