koude kant

Dutch

Alternative forms

• kouwe kant (informal)

Etymology

Literally the 'cold side' of a family, from the stereotypical lack of affection from in-laws.

Noun

koude kant m (plural koude kanten)

1. (idiomatic, usually with "de") The family of one's spouse; one's in-laws.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koud,‎ kant.