ballenjongen

Dutch

Etymology

From bal +‎ -en- +‎ jongen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɑ.lə(n)ˌjɔ.ŋə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: bal‧len‧jon‧gen

Noun

ballenjongen m (plural ballenjongens, diminutive ballenjongetje n)

1. a ball boy, who fetches balls and may perform other menial services to ball game players, notably at a tournament or luxurious club

See also

• baanboef