scheldwoord

Dutch

Etymology

From schelden (“to scold”) +‎ woord (“word”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxɛlt.ʋoːrt/

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• Hyphenation: scheld‧woord

Noun

scheldwoord n (plural scheldwoorden, diminutive scheldwoordje n)

1. insult, invective, pejorative

Synonyms

• schimpwoord, vloek