gillende keukenmeid

== Dutch == === Etymology === Literally, “screaming kitchen maid”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌɣɪ.lən.də ˈkøː.kə(n)ˌmɛi̯t/ === Noun === gillende keukenmeid f (plural gillende keukenmeiden, no diminutive) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see gillend,‎ keukenmeid. a type of skyrocket firework that produces a loudly shrieking whistle and now often a (very) loud bang [from 1932] 1939 August 9, K., "Zijn donderbussen speelgoed?" (letter to the editor), Rotterdamsch Nieuwsblad, vol. 62. no. 18.825, part 4, page 2. someone who is easily scared, screams often or has a loud voice