draaikont

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈdraːi̯.kɔnt/

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A U-turner; an inconsistent person, who readily changes position (literally, “butt-turner”).
  • (informal) A fidget; someone who can't sit still.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish draaien (turn, rotate, turn around, revolve) + Dutch, Flemish kont (bum, butt, arse, buttocks).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

kont

Gloss

bum, butt, arse, buttocks

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

尻

Emoji

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