rekel
Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Low German rekel. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈreː.kəl/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: re‧kel
- Rhymes: -eːkəl
Noun
rekel m (plural rekels, diminutive rekeltje n)
- male of a canine species, notably dog, fox or wolf
- insolent person
Synonyms
- (male canine) reu
- (person) hondsvot, deugniet, rakker, vlegel m
Derived terms
- rekelachtig, rekels
- rekelvos, vosrekel
References
- M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]
Anagrams
- kerel