bolletje — meaning in English

English meaning

• ball noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
• bun noun A small round bread roll, often sweet, or used to hold a filling like a burger.
• drop noun A small round blob of liquid.

Senses

bolletje is used for these senses in English:

• ball A quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape.
• bread roll A miniature round loaf of bread, often accompanying a meal.
• bun A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.
• drop Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.

ball — full definition

1. noun A round or roughly spherical object, especially one used in sports and games.
2. noun A large, formal social gathering for dancing.
3. verb To form or roll something into a round shape.

bun — full definition

1. noun A small round bread roll, often sweet, or used to hold a filling like a burger.
2. noun A roll of hair gathered and pinned at the back or top of the head.
3. verb To gather and tie hair into a bun.

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