ongelikte beer
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Dutch
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “unlicked bear”. Referring to the Roman belief that bear cubs had to be licked into shape by their mothers.[1]
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]ongelikte beer m (plural ongelikte beren, diminutive ongelikt beertje n)
- (idiomatic) rude, unsympathetic person; churl, boor
References
[edit]- ^ Onze Taal, "Een ongelikte beer", 2014.