bangbroek

Afrikaans

Etymology

Equivalent to bang (“afraid”) +‎ broek (“pants”), literally “scaredy pants”. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Inherited from Dutch or formed in South Africa?”)

Noun

bangbroek (plural bangbroeke)

A coward

Dutch

Etymology

From bang +‎ broek.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈbɑŋˌbruk/
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Hyphenation: bang‧broek

Noun

bangbroek f (plural bangbroeken, diminutive bangbroekje n)

Alternative form of bangebroek