Dutch

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Etymology

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From fatsoen (decorum, decency) +‎ -s- +‎ rakker (rascal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɑtˈsunsˌrɑ.kər/
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  • Hyphenation: fat‧soens‧rak‧ker

Noun

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fatsoensrakker m (plural fatsoensrakkers, diminutive fatsoensrakkertje n)

  1. (derogatory) moral crusader, moral guardian
    Synonyms: moraalridder, zedelijkheidsapostel, zedenmeester