schootkind

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of schoot (“lap”) +‎ kind (“child”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxoːt.kɪnt/

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• Hyphenation: schoot‧kind

Noun

schootkind n (plural schootkinderen, diminutive schootkindje n)

1. A small child, easy to take on an adult's lap.
2. A child which enjoys sitting on the lap.
3. (figuratively) A coddled, pampered child.

Synonyms

• (figurative) moederskindje n, troetelkind n

Related terms

• schoothond m
• schootzoon m
• geesteskind n
• zorgenkind n