Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From the pseudonym Sjloume Duikelaar. The first part is Yiddish שלמה (shloyme). The second part is formed from duikelen +‎ -aar.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌsloː.mə ˈdœy̯.kə.laːr/
  • (file)

Noun edit

slome duikelaar m (plural slome duikelaars, diminutive sloom duikelaartje n)

  1. (derogatory) a slow-witted person, dullard, dolt