roskop

Dutch

Alternative forms

• rossekop

Etymology

ros +‎ kop: ros 'red' (especially said of hair: ginger) + kop 'head' (mainly said of animals, hence fit for abuse)

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: ros‧kop

Noun

roskop m (plural roskoppen, diminutive roskopje n)

1. (derogatory) A redhead, ginger.

Synonyms

• roodharige m or f
• rossaard m
• rosse m or f
• vuurtoren m

Related terms

• rosbaard m
• rosheid
• rossig (adjective)