kwast

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʋɑst/

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• Hyphenation: kwast
• Rhymes: -ɑst

Etymology 1

From Middle Dutch quast, from Old Dutch *kwast, from Proto-Germanic *kwastuz.

Noun

kwast m (plural kwasten, diminutive kwastje n)

1. tassel
2. fine-haired brush
3. knot (in wood)

   Synonyms: knoest, noest

4. weird and/or stuck-up person

Descendants

• Afrikaans: kwas
• → Aukan: kwasi
• → Indonesian: kuas
• → Papiamentu: kuashi, kwasji, kwassi (from the diminutive), kwastje (dated)
• → Sranan Tongo: kwasi
  • → Caribbean Hindustani: kwási
  • → Kari'na: kuwasi

Etymology 2

Borrowed from British English squash.

Noun

kwast f (uncountable)

1. (Netherlands) lemonade or another citrus-based beverage; a drink made of lemon juice, water and optionally sugar (can denote both cold and hot drinks)

   Op deze bloedhete dag was het heerlijk eens kwast te drinken.

   It was wonderful to drink lemonade for a change on this sweltering day.

Descendants

• Afrikaans: kwas
• → Indonesian: kuas