Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of kut (cunt, pussy) +‎ zwager (brother-in-law). Reportedly originated in the student slang of Amsterdam in the 1960s, but popularised by the play Kutzwagers by Wim T. Schippers from 1984.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkʏtˌsʋaː.ɣər/
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  • Hyphenation: kut‧zwa‧ger

Noun

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kutzwager m (plural kutzwagers)

  1. (vulgar, slang, Netherlands) A male acquaintance who has had sexual intercourse with the same woman; one of a pair or group of Eskimo brothers.

Usage notes

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  • The word is typically used heteronormatively and androcentrically, designating a relation between two men.