Dutch edit

Etymology edit

From apen +‎ -erij.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌaː.pəˈrɛi̯/
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  • Hyphenation: ape‧rij
  • Rhymes: -ɛi̯

Noun edit

aperij f (plural aperijen, diminutive aperijtje n)

  1. (archaic) buffoonery, zany or silly antics
  2. (archaic) copycat behaviour, imitation