babbelaar

Dutch

Etymology

From babbel- +‎ -aar

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑ.bəˌlaːr/

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• Hyphenation: bab‧be‧laar

Noun

babbelaar m (plural babbelaars, diminutive babbelaartje n, feminine babbelaarster or babbelares)

1. babbler (someone who babbles)
2. a piece of confectionery similar to butterscotch
3. babbler (any of several passerine birds)

Usage notes

The masculine form babbelaar can also be used to refer to a babbling woman.

Synonyms

• (someone who babbles): babbelkous
• (confectionery): boterbabbelaar