spruitjeslucht

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of spruitjes +‎ lucht.

Pronunciation

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Noun

spruitjeslucht f (uncountable)

1. (literally) The smell of Brussels sprouts, particularly when (over)cooked.
2. (figuratively) A narrow, parochial, middle-class ambiance.

Synonyms

• spruitjesgeur