tegeltjeswijsheid

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈteː.ɣəl.tjəsˌʋɛi̯s.ɦɛi̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • A proverb or saying that is often printed on tiles, often placed in bathrooms.
  • (derogatory) A supposedly wise but platitudinous saying.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish tegeltje + Dutch, Flemish wijsheid (wisdom).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

wijsheid

Gloss

wisdom

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