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ongelikte beer

Dutch

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Etymology

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Literally, “unlicked bear”. Referring to the Roman belief that bear cubs had to be licked into shape by their mothers.[1]

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔn.ɣəˌlɪk.tə ˈbeːr/

Noun

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ongelikte beer m (plural ongelikte beren, diminutive ongelikt beertje n)

  1. (idiomatic) rude, unsympathetic person; churl, boor

References

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  1. ^ Onze Taal, "Een ongelikte beer", 2014.
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