ongelikte beer
Dutch
editEtymology
editLiterally, “unlicked bear”. Referring to the Roman belief that bear cubs had to be licked into shape by their mothers.[1]
Pronunciation
editNoun
editongelikte beer m (plural ongelikte beren, diminutive ongelikt beertje n)
- (idiomatic) rude, unsympathetic person; churl, boor
References
edit- ^ Onze Taal, "Een ongelikte beer", 2014.