aapje

Dutch

Etymology

The carriage was named after the A.R.M. drivers' uniforms, which were compared to those of the uniformed monkeys of street and circus artists.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːp.jə/
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  • Hyphenation: aap‧je

Noun

aapje n (plural aapjes)

  1. Diminutive of aap
  2. (historical, slang) A roofed carriage that could be hired for rides.
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