Dutch

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Etymology

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From luxe (luxury) +‎ paard (horse). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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luxepaard n (plural luxepaarden, diminutive luxepaardje n)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory) A spoiled or pampered person; a materialistic person obsessed with luxury.

Usage notes

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  • The diminutive luxepaardje is far more common and imparts (as Dutch diminutives often do when used derogatorily) a further dismissive charge to the word.