aardkloot

aardkloot

Dutch

Etymology

From aard (“earth”) +‎ kloot (“lump, clod”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːrtˌkloːt/

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• Hyphenation: aard‧kloot

Noun

aardkloot m (plural aardkloten, diminutive aardklootje n)

1. (dated, poetic) Planet Earth

   Wat is het toch oneerlijk op deze aardkloot!

   How unfair life is on this planet of ours!

2. (dated) any (rocky) planet

Usage notes

Kloot, when used on its own, has developed into a vulgar synonym for testikel, meaning testicle and is used as an expletive corresponding with bollocks. In the compound noun aardkloot, however, kloot has retained its original meaning of ‘lump of earth’ and is not usually considered offensive. It is restricted to literary or ironic registers.

Synonyms

• (planet earth) aardbol, aarde, blauwe planeet

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