sletvrees

Dutch

Etymology

Coined by Dutch columnist Stella Bergsma. Compound of slet (“slut”) +‎ vrees (“fear”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈslɛt.freːs/

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• Hyphenation: slet‧vrees

Noun

sletvrees f (uncountable)

1. the shame or sense of guilt a woman experiences for having sexual desires, the fear in a woman of being judged for having such desires