Dutch edit

Etymology edit

Univerbation of goed +‎ zak, with secondary stress shift to the first syllable.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣut.sɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: goed‧zak

Noun edit

goedzak m (plural goedzakken, diminutive goedzakje n)

  1. A good-natured but usually somewhat oafish man.
    Synonym: lobbes

Usage notes edit

Goedzak is usually affectionate rather than derogatory, but it is considered unflattering nonetheless.