broekje

Definitions of broekje
  1. noun
    an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
    synonyms: onderbroek, slip, slipje
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    types:
    broek, damesslipje, pantalon, slip, slipje
    underpants worn by women
    sportbroek, turnbroekje
    underpants worn by men
    krap, mede, mee, meekrap
    short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
    type of:
    onderkledingstuk
    a garment worn under other garments
  2. noun
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
    synonyms: groene, groentje, leeuwtje, melkmuil, vlasbaard
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    type of:
    beginneling, beginner, groene, groentje, melkmuil, nieuweling, nieuwkomer, novice, vlasbaard
    someone new to a field or activity
  3. noun
    someone new to a field or activity
    synonyms: beginneling, beginner, groene, groentje, melkmuil, nieuweling, nieuwkomer, novice, vlasbaard
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    leerjongen
    works for an expert to learn a trade
    groene, groentje, leeuwtje, melkmuil, vlasbaard
    an awkward and inexperienced youth
    feut, neofiet, neomist, noviet, starter
    any new participant in some activity
    practicant, trainee
    someone who is being trained
    cadet
    a military trainee (as at a military academy)
    rekruut
    any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
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