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Etymology

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Compound of kak (shit; poshness, arrogance) +‎ madam (lady, ma'am).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɑk.maːˌdɑm/
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  • Hyphenation: kak‧ma‧dam

Noun

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kakmadam f (plural kakmadammen or kakmadams, diminutive kakmadammetje n)

  1. (derogatory) A posh lady. [from late 19th c.]

Descendants

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  • West Frisian: kakmadam