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totaalwappie
A "totaalwappie" is a Dutch slang term for someone who is seen as completely irrational, delusional, or absurd in their beliefs or behavior, often in the context of conspiracy theories.
In a sentence
Hij is een totaalwappie als het gaat om complottheorieën.
He is completely out of touch when it comes to conspiracy theories.
In this sentence, 'totaalwappie' is used to describe someone who is highly irrational or outlandish in their thoughts about a specific subject.
Die uitleg klinkt gewoon als een totaalwappie-verhaal.
That explanation just sounds like a total kooky story.
Here, 'totaalwappie' modifies 'verhaal' (story), implying the story is absurd or nonsensical.
Ik ben zo vaak voor totaalwappie uitgemaakt in die discussie.
I have been called a total loony so often in that discussion.
In this context, 'totaalwappie' is used as an insult or designation suggesting someone is seen as overly foolish or irrational by others.
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