drinkgeld

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Dutch drincgelt. Equivalent to drinken (to drink) +‎ geld (money).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈdriŋk.xɛlt/
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  • Hyphenation: drink‧geld

Noun[edit]

drinkgeld n (plural drinkgelden, diminutive drinkgeldje n)

  1. a tip (a small amount of money left for a bartender or servant as a token of appreciation)

Synonyms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • Negerhollands: drinkgeld