kaaskop

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of kaas (“cheese”) +‎ kop (“cup”, “head”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkaːs.kɔp/

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• Hyphenation: kaas‧kop

Noun

kaaskop m (plural kaaskoppen, diminutive kaaskopje n)

1. a mold in which Edam cheese is pressed
2. (derogatory) idiot, stupid person
3. (Southern Netherlands, derogatory) Hollander
4. (Belgium, derogatory) Dutch person (in general)

Usage notes

• As a term for a Dutch person, kaaskop is also often used in a self-referential or self-deprecating manner and in self-criticism. It is considered to be jocular rather than insulting.

Related terms

• kopkaas