vergistoerist

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of vergissen (to mistake, to be mistaken) +‎ toerist (tourist).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /vərˈɣɪs.tuˌrɪst/, /vɛrˈɣɪs.tuˌrɪst/
  • Hyphenation: ver‧gis‧toe‧rist

Noun

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vergistoerist m (plural vergistoeristen)

  1. (Netherlands) a tourist who mistakenly shows up for an event on an incorrect date, usually because of reliance on outdated guide books

Usage notes

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Most commonly used in relation to King's Day/Queen's Day, whose date has changed in 2014.