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Etymology

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An extension of pop (doll). This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term. -dijn = some kind of diminutive or affectionate suffix? or abitrary?

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌpɔ.pəˈdɛi̯n/

Noun

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poppedijn ? (plural poppedijnen, diminutive poppedijntje n)

  1. (rare, literally) doll
  2. An affectionate term of address for a young girl.
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