luxepaard

Dutch

Etymology

From luxe (“luxury”) +‎ paard (“horse”). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

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Noun

luxepaard n (plural luxepaarden, diminutive luxepaardje n)

1. (colloquial, derogatory) a spoiled or pampered person; a materialistic person obsessed with luxury

Usage notes

• The diminutive luxepaardje is far more common and imparts (as Dutch diminutives often do when used derogatorily) a further dismissive charge to the word.