No. 6,236 in Dutch
sjonnie
"Sjonnie" is a Dutch slang term for a stereotypical young man with flashy or gaudy style, often associated with lower social classes or brash behavior.
In a sentence
Deze jongen gedraagt zich als een echte sjonnie.
This boy acts like a true 'sjonnie'.
The word 'sjonnie' is colloquially used to refer to someone acting in a stereotypical or flashy manner, often associated with a specific subculture or behavior.
In de volksmond wordt een 'sjonnie' vaak gespot om zijn excentrieke kledingstijl.
In common parlance, a 'sjonnie' is often teased for his eccentric clothing style.
Here, 'sjonnie' denotes a person who is perceived to stand out due to their unique or showy attire.
Sommigen vinden dat het woord 'sjonnie' een negatieve bijklank heeft.
Some think that the word 'sjonnie' carries a negative connotation.
In this sentence, it is discussed how the word 'sjonnie' might be interpreted in a societal context, reflecting its sometimes pejorative usage.
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