buitenkans

Definitions of buitenkans
  1. noun
    the act of clipping or snipping
    synonyms: buitenkansje, kaan
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    types:
    afpikken
    a small sharp bite or snip
  2. noun
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
    synonyms: braadjus, buitenkansje, explosie, gelukje, goudmijn, goudmijntje, kaan, mazzeltje, meevaller, melkkoe
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    type of:
    gebeurde, gebeurtenis, geschiedenis, ontwikkeling, voorval
    an event that happens
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