zesjescultuur

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈzɛs.jəs.kʏlˌtyːr/

noun
Definitions
  • (often) Literally culture of sixes, a term used to refer to a tendency to be satisfied with mediocre results, 'sixes' referring to grades that are only barely high enough to pass a test.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish zessen (sixes) + Dutch, Flemish cultuur (culture, cultivation).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

cultuur

Gloss

culture, cultivation

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