bolwassing

Dutch

Etymology

From bol (“sphere, head”) +‎ wassing (“washing”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɔlˌʋɑ.sɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: bol‧was‧sing

Noun

bolwassing f (plural bolwassingen, diminutive bolwassinkje n)

1. (physical, now rare) a rough rub through the hair, as a mild warning (usually to a junior) or just in jest
2. a verbal dressing-down