prikje

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Dutch

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Alternative forms

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  • prikkie (Netherlands, chiefly Hollandic)

Etymology

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From prik (sting, prick) +‎ -je (diminutive suffix). The sense probably derives from Middle Dutch prickskijn (certain Brabantian coin of small value).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈprɪk.jə/
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  • Hyphenation: prik‧je

Noun

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prikje n (plural prikjes)

  1. diminutive of prik

Noun

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prikje n (plural prikjes)

  1. (informal) a small amount of money (usually suggesting that any purchase is a bargain)
    Ik heb deze fiets afgelopen week voor een prikje op de kop getikt.
    I bought this bicycle last week for a small amount of money.