bierbuik

Dutch

Etymology

From bier (“beer”) +‎ buik (“belly”). Compare German Bierbauch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbiːr.bœy̯k/

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• Hyphenation: bier‧buik

Noun

bierbuik m (plural bierbuiken, diminutive bierbuikje n)

1. a belly with an excess of subcutaneous fat, often blamed to excess consumption of beer; a potbelly, beer belly
2. someone with a beer belly

Synonyms

• (belly with excess fat): spekbuik, buikje, pens