kruideniersgeest
Dutch
Etymology
Compound of kruidenier (“grocer”) + -s- + geest (“mind, mindset”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /krœy̯.dəˈniːrsˌxeːst/
- Hyphenation: krui‧de‧niers‧geest
Noun
kruideniersgeest m (uncountable)
- (derogatory, less common) A narrow-mindedly miserly mindset.
- Synonym: kruideniersmentaliteit