koude kant
Dutch
Alternative forms
- kouwe kant (informal)
Etymology
Literally the 'cold side' of a family, from the stereotypical lack of affection from in-laws.
Noun
koude kant m (plural koude kanten)
- (idiomatic, usually with "de") The family of one's spouse; one's in-laws.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see koud, kant.