vergistoerist
Dutch
editEtymology
editCompound of vergissen (“to mistake, to be mistaken”) + toerist (“tourist”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editvergistoerist m (plural vergistoeristen)
- (Netherlands) A tourist who mistakenly shows up for an event on an incorrect date, usually because of reliance on outdated guide books.
Usage notes
editMost commonly used in relation to King's Day/Queen's Day, whose date has changed in 2014.