byword in Dutch
byword in Dutch is spreekwoord, spotnaam — byword means a well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
byword in Dutch
spreekwoord
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
spotnaam
Someone or something that stands as an example (i.e. metonymically) for something else, by having some of that something's characteristic traits.
What does "byword" mean?
- noun A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
- noun A word or phrase strongly linked with one particular person or group.
- noun A person or thing so typical of a quality that it comes to stand for that quality.
- noun Someone or something widely known for being bad, and often mocked because of it.
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What is "byword" in Dutch?
"byword" in Dutch is spreekwoord, spotnaam. byword means: A well-known saying or phrase that people repeat often.
Are there other ways to say "byword" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "byword": spreekwoord, spotnaam.
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