Words With Dutch Origins

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143 Words

1 aardvark A nocturnal, burrowing African mammal that eats ants and termites and somewhat resembles a pig with a long sno...
2 ag An exclamation of mild annoyance, regret, or surprise (similar to "oh" or "ah").
3 Amsterdam The capital city of the Netherlands, also the name of several smaller places in the United States named after...
4 anker An old unit of liquid measure for wine or spirits, roughly ten gallons, or a barrel of that size.
5 apartheid The system of racial segregation enforced by law in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
6 avast A command meaning "stop" or "hold on," traditionally associated with sailors and pirates.
7 bamboo A fast-growing woody grass with hollow, jointed stems, used for building and furniture.
8 bazooka A shoulder-fired weapon that launches rockets, originally developed to destroy tanks.
9 becket A small loop or ring of rope, cord, or braid used to hold something in place — such as an oar, a pulley hook,...
10 beleaguered Surrounded by military forces; besieged.
11 berm A raised bank or narrow ledge of earth, often used as a barrier, boundary, or to separate different levels of...
12 Blitzen The eighth and last of Santa Claus's reindeer in traditional Christmas lore.
13 Boer A descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them.
14 bok Eager or willing to do something.
15 boor A rude, ill-mannered person.
16 boss A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
17 bowery A roofed shelter with open sides used for outdoor gatherings; a pavilion.
18 boyer A small Flemish sailing vessel with a raised deck structure at each end.
19 brack Water that is salty or brackish.
20 brandy A strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice.
21 brewery A place or company where beer is made and often sold.
22 Bronx A cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and orange juice.
23 Brooklyn A populous borough of New York City, and a female or unisex given name derived from the place name.
24 bru A friendly term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "bro" or "mate."
25 Bruges The capital city of West Flanders, Belgium, known for its medieval canals.
26 bully A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
27 bumpkin An unsophisticated, awkward person from the countryside; a yokel.
28 burlap A rough, sturdy woven fabric made from jute or similar fibers, often used for sacks.
29 cam A rotating or sliding mechanical part shaped to convert its motion into movement of a connected rod or lever.
30 clock A device that displays or measures the time of day.
31 cockatoo A crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae, native mainly to Australia and Indonesia.
32 coffee A hot drink made by brewing the roasted, ground seeds of the coffee plant.
33 coleslaw A salad of shredded raw cabbage, often with carrots, mixed with a creamy or vinegar-based dressing.
34 commandeer To seize property or people for military or official use, usually by force.
35 cookie (chiefly US) A small, flat, sweet baked treat.
36 cork The light, spongy bark of the cork oak, used to make bottle stoppers, flooring, and insulation.
37 crate A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.
38 cuddy A small cabin on a sailing ship, traditionally used by the captain.
39 dabble To try an activity casually or occasionally, without serious commitment.
40 deck A floor-like structure on a ship or the outdoor platform attached to a house.
41 decoy A person, object, or fake animal used to lure someone or something into a trap or into danger.
42 Dewitt A surname of Dutch origin, an anglicized form of "de Witt."
43 dodo A large flightless bird from Mauritius that became extinct in the 1600s.
44 donner Slang for to beat up or thrash someone.
45 dope (informal) An illegal drug, especially marijuana or heroin.
46 dredge A machine or device used to scoop up material from the bottom of a body of water.
47 dune A mound or ridge of loose sand shaped by wind or water.
48 Dunkirk A port town in northern France, the site of a major Allied evacuation in 1940.
49 easel A stand, usually with three legs, used to hold up a canvas or board for painting or display.
50 fitch A polecat, or the fur taken from one.
51 Flatbush A neighborhood in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City.
52 gecko A small lizard, often nocturnal, known for its large eyes and its ability to climb smooth vertical surfaces.
53 gin A clear spirit flavoured mainly with juniper berries, used both on its own and in cocktails.
54 Goes A surname of Dutch or Portuguese origin, taken from place names.
55 golf A sport in which players use clubs to hit a small ball into a series of holes on a course, aiming for the fewe...
56 Gouda A pale yellow Dutch cheese, made from cow's milk, that ranges from soft and mild to firm and nutty as it ages.
57 grab To take hold of something suddenly and firmly.
58 grift A scheme for swindling people out of money, usually through trickery rather than force.
59 gruff Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
60 Hoboken A city in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, and a district of Antwerp, Belgium.
61 Hogarth A surname.
62 Holland A common informal name for the Netherlands, technically referring to just two of its provinces (North and Sout...
63 hooky Unauthorized absence from school or work, as in "play hooky."
64 huh Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
65 hunk A large, thick piece of something.
66 hustle To push, shove, or move someone quickly and often roughly.
67 iceberg A huge chunk of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier or ice shelf and floats in the ocean.
68 kanna A succulent plant native to southern Africa, traditionally chewed or smoked for its mild mood-altering effects...
69 kit A set of equipment, tools, or personal items packed together for a particular purpose, such as a soldier's gea...
70 knickers Chiefly British: women's or girls' underpants.
71 landscape A stretch of land and everything visible in it, especially its scenery.
72 lifeguard A trained person, usually a strong swimmer, employed to watch over and rescue swimmers at a beach or pool.
73 Livers A surname of Dutch origin.
74 Londo A surname of Dutch origin.
75 maelstrom A large, violent whirlpool.
76 Manchuria A historical and geographic region of northeastern China, traditionally the homeland of the Manchu people.
77 Manhattan A borough of New York City built mainly on Manhattan Island.
78 Mauritius An island nation in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar.
79 Mohawk A member of the Mohawk people, one of the Iroquois nations of North America originally from the Mohawk Valley...
80 monsoon A seasonal wind that brings heavy rainfall to a region, or the rainy season it causes.
81 Moors An English surname, historically a variant referring to a Moor or transferred from the given name.
82 muddle To mix things up in a confusing way, or to think in a confused, unclear manner.
83 muff A tube-shaped covering, often fur, that both hands are tucked into for warmth.
84 Mulder A Dutch surname equivalent to the English surname Miller.
85 Norse Relating to Norway or, more broadly, to Scandinavia, its people, and its languages.
86 onslaught A fierce, forceful attack.
87 oom A respectful South African term for an older man, especially an uncle.
88 Ostend To display, exhibit, or show something openly.
89 outa In South African English, a respectful or affectionate term for an older Black man.
90 overlap To extend over part of something else, partly covering it.
91 pamper To treat someone with great care, comfort, and indulgence, often more than is really necessary.
92 pinkie The smallest finger on the hand, farthest from the thumb.
93 plug A device with pins that connects an appliance to an electrical socket.
94 plump Pleasantly rounded and full-figured; slightly overweight in an attractive way.
95 poppycock Nonsense; ridiculous or foolish talk.
96 prank A playful trick or joke played on someone, usually harmless.
97 quail A small, plump game bird related to pheasants and partridges.
98 rant To speak or complain loudly and at length, often in anger.
99 ravel To tangle or complicate something.
100 Rhett A masculine given name, originally an American surname of Dutch origin; famously borne by the character Rhett...
101 Rommel A surname of Dutch origin, notably borne by German field marshal Erwin Rommel.
102 Roosevelt An American surname of Dutch origin, borne by the family that produced U.S. presidents Theodore and Franklin D...
103 roster A list of people assigned to a team, unit, or organization.
104 roundhouse A punch or kick delivered in a wide, sweeping arc rather than a straight line.
105 runt The smallest or weakest animal in a litter.
106 Ryder A surname derived from an occupation — someone who rides, such as a horseman or messenger.
107 Saratoga A town in Saratoga County, New York, known for its mineral springs and racecourse.
108 scamper To run quickly with short, light steps, often playfully.
109 scrabble To scratch or grope about hurriedly with the hands, especially in search of something.
110 sketch To make a quick, rough drawing without full detail.
111 Skyler A gender-neutral given name derived from the Dutch surname Schuyler, meaning "scholar."
112 slaw A salad made of shredded raw cabbage, usually with a creamy or vinegary dressing; coleslaw.
113 sloop A small sailboat with a single mast and one headsail.
114 slurp To eat or drink noisily, especially by sucking in liquid.
115 snack A small amount of food eaten between main meals.
116 snook A large, silvery game fish found in warm coastal and freshwater regions.
117 snoop To secretly investigate or pry into someone else's private matters.
118 snoot An informal word for a nose or snout, often used playfully for animals.
119 soy A salty sauce made by fermenting soybeans, used widely in East Asian cooking.
120 splice A join made by weaving or overlapping two ends of rope, cable, or similar material.
121 Staten A surname and the name of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City.
122 stoke To add fuel to a fire to keep it burning, or to feed a furnace.
123 stoker A person who tends a fire or furnace, especially on a steamship or steam train.
124 swab A small pad of absorbent material, often on a stick, used to clean a wound, apply medicine, or collect a sampl...
125 Sweden A Scandinavian country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Sweden.
126 switch A device used to turn an electrical circuit on or off.
127 Tasmania An island state of Australia off its southeastern coast, with Hobart as its capital.
128 tea The dried leaves of the tea plant, or the hot drink made by steeping them in water.
129 trawl A large net dragged behind a boat to catch fish.
130 trek A long, often difficult journey, especially on foot.
131 trigger The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
132 underway In progress or already started.
133 veer To change direction suddenly, especially while moving.
134 waffle A crisp pastry with a grid pattern, usually eaten hot with syrup or toppings.
135 wagon A four-wheeled vehicle used for carrying heavy loads, historically pulled by horses.
136 walrus A large Arctic marine mammal with tusks, thick wrinkled skin, and flippers.
137 wildebeest A large African antelope with a heavy head and curved horns, also called a gnu, known for its huge migrating h...
138 yacht A sleek boat, often with sails but sometimes engine-powered, used for pleasure cruising or racing.
139 Yankee An informal term for someone from the United States, especially (historically) the northern states or New Engl...
140 Yonkers A city in New York State, bordering New York City to the north.
141 zak Slang for money, especially a small sum such as sixpence.
142 ze A gender-neutral third-person singular pronoun, used as an alternative to "he," "she," or singular "they."
143 Zealand The largest island of Denmark, home to Copenhagen.