schuim

Definitions of schuim
  1. noun
    a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
    synonyms: blusschuim, isolatieschuim, schuimlaag, spuitschuim
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    types:
    sopje
    the froth produced by soaps or detergents
    scheercrème, scheerzeep
    toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
    type of:
    bel
    a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
  2. noun
    disparaging terms for the common people
    synonyms: adderengebroed, addergebroed, boeventuig, falderappes, gajes, geboefte, gebroed, gespuis, geteisem, satansgebroed, schorem, schorremorrie, schorriemorrie, schuimsel, slangegebroed, slangengebroed, tuig, uitschot, uitvaagsel
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    types:
    snoeihout
    worthless people
    type of:
    canaille, crapuul, gemeen, gepeupel, goegemeente, grauw, janhagel, plebs, publiek, racaille, rapaille, voetvolk
    people in general (often used in the plural)
  3. noun
    sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugar
    synonyms: meringue, schuimgebak, schuimgebakje, schuimpje
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    type of:
    haksel, puddingsaus
    a flavorful addition on top of a dish
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