schootkind

== Dutch == === Etymology === Compound of schoot (“lap”) +‎ kind (“child”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈsxoːt.kɪnt/ Hyphenation: schoot‧kind === Noun === schootkind n (plural schootkinderen, diminutive schootkindje n) a small child, easy to take on an adult's lap a child which enjoys sitting on the lap (figuratively) a coddled, pampered child ==== Synonyms ==== (figurative) moederskindje n, troetelkind n ==== Related terms ==== schoothond m schootzoon m geesteskind n zorgenkind n