riedel

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Likely onomatopoeic. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

riedel m (plural riedels, diminutive riedeltje n)

  1. (music) motif, short jingle, recurring sequence of notes
  2. (figuratively) an oft-repeated explanation or phrase
    Dat riedeltje gaat er bij mij niet meer in. ― I don't buy that explanation anymore.

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