miep

Dutch

Etymology

From Miep. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. why the association with poshness? Miep is not a posh name

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /mip/
Audio: (file)
Hyphenation: miep
Rhymes: -ip

Noun

miep f (plural miepen)

(Netherlands, derogatory) An unintelligent woman or girl, especially one who acts distinguished or complains a lot.
(Netherlands, derogatory) A male homosexual.

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