bijdehandje

Dutch

Etymology

From bijdehand +‎ -je, using the diminutive suffix to substantivize the adjective and give it a somewhat derogatory or overly familiar connotation (compare slimpie).

Pronunciation
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Noun

bijdehandje n (plural bijdehandjes)

  1. (informal, mildly derogatory) A smart alec. know-it-all, pedant.

Usage notes
  • Said mostly of children and adolescents.
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