Neuter
mietje
Meaning
- (derogatory, neuter) male homosexual
- (derogatory, neuter) sissy, wuss, pansy
- (derogatory, neuter) effete man
Synonyms
kakkebroek
haasvreter
hazenhart
bangeschijter
slappeling
gay
sodemiet
holtor
bruinwerker
reetkever
geïnverteerde
huilbaby
Frequency
Hyphenated as
miet‧je
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmitjə/
Etymology
Originally a diminutive of miet, from sodomiet. Later also influenced by Mie, and the senses “sissy, wuss” and “effete man” have become more dominant.
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