schimp

Dutch

Alternative forms

• schemp

Etymology

From Middle Dutch schimp. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sxɪmp/

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• Hyphenation: schimp
• Rhymes: -ɪmp

Noun

schimp m (plural schimpen, diminutive schimpje n)

1. (uncountable) ridicule, abuse
2. (countable) insult, slight

Related terms

• schimpen

Descendants

• Negerhollands: skimp, skimpi
• → Papiamentu: schempe, skemp (dated)