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.