spruitjeslucht

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Etymology

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Compound of spruitjes +‎ lucht.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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spruitjeslucht f (uncountable)

  1. (literally) The smell of Brussels sprouts, particularly when (over)cooked.
  2. (figuratively) A narrow, parochial, middle-class ambiance.

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