hoon

This is the 8582nd most frequent Dutch word.


hoon

"Scorn" or "mockery."


Used to express disdain or mockery.

De dichter sprak met hoon over de kritiek.

The poet spoke with derision about the criticism.


Shows contemptuous or scornful nature.

Zijn antwoord was vol hoon en belediging.

His answer was full of mockery and insult.


Indicates mockery through tone or behavior.

Ze lachten hem uit met hoon in hun stemmen.

They laughed at him with derision in their voices.