Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Compound of schelden +‎ partij. First attested in 1761.[1]

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈsxɛlt.pɑrˈtɛi̯/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: scheld‧par‧tij

Noun edit

scheldpartij f (plural scheldpartijen, diminutive scheldpartijtje n)

  1. A bout or fit of using insults and profanity; (if mutual) a slanging match.

Descendants edit

  • Afrikaans: skeldparty
  • West Frisian: skelpartij