kaakslag

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Dutch

Etymology

kaak ((facial) cheek, jaw) +‎ slag (hit)

Pronunciation

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  • Hyphenation: kaak‧slag

Noun

kaakslag m (plural kaakslagen, diminutive kaakslagje n)

  1. (literally) A smack on the jaw, blow in the face
    Een kaakslag met de handschoen gold als symbolische uitdaging tot een duel
    A blow in the face with a glove was considered a challenge to duel
  2. (figuratively) A hurtful, gross insult, symbolic abuse in word or deed
    Verbale kaakslagen doen vaak beide wangen blozen
    Verbal insults often cause both cheeks to blush

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