doofpot

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of doven (“to extinguish”) +‎ pot (“pot”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdoːf.pɔt/ Hyphenation: doof‧pot === Noun === doofpot m (plural doofpotten, diminutive doofpotje n) an old-fashioned metal canister with a tight lid, in which remaining coals and other fuel were put to die down a metaphorical place to put ideas or facts that one wishes to keep out of the public discussion, e.g. in an attempt to evade penalties; (metonymic) cover-up ==== Derived terms ==== doofpotaffaire in de doofpot stoppen