praatbarak

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From praten +‎ barak.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈpraːt.bɑˌrɑk/, /ˈpraːt.baːˌrɑk/
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  • Hyphenation: praat‧ba‧rak

Noun[edit]

praatbarak f (plural praatbarakken, diminutive praatbarakje n)

  1. (Belgium, derogatory) an official body that is perceived as all talk and no action
  2. (Belgium, derogatory) any meeting that is expected to be all talk and no action

Usage notes[edit]

The word is also mentioned in relation to the colonial Volksraad in Indonesia.

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