vrouwmens
Dutch
Alternative forms
- vrouwmensch (obsolete)
Etymology
Compound of vrouw + mens.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈvrɑu̯.mɛns/
- Hyphenation: vrouw‧mens
Noun
vrouwmens n or f (plural vrouwmensen, diminutive vrouwmensje n)
- (now chiefly Belgium, neutral) woman
- (Netherlands, derogatory) woman, bint
Usage notes
Use of the feminine gender is now archaic. The derogatory meaning, the most common meaning in the Netherlands, virtually always uses the neuter gender. Also compare the neuter usage at mens.
Derived terms
- vrommes