sjeik

Definitions of sjeik
  1. noun
    a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
    synonyms: drooghekje, knokkelkoorts, kotterjacht, stadsmens
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    types:
    ijdeltuit
    a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
    type of:
    baas, basserool, broger, gabber, gast, heer, heerschap, jongen, kerel, klant, knaap, man, mannetje, manspersoon, meneer, mijnheer, pief, vent
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
  2. noun
    the leader of an Arab village or family
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    type of:
    baas, leider, meester, meesteres
    a person who rules or commands
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