poppedijn

Dutch

Etymology

An extension of pop (“doll”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. -dijn = some kind of diminutive or affectionate suffix? or abitrary?

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌpɔ.pəˈdɛi̯n/

Noun

poppedijn ? (plural poppedijnen, diminutive poppedijntje n)

1. (rare, literally) doll
2. An affectionate term of address for a young girl.