kwarrel

Dutch

Etymology

Blend of kwaliteit (“kwaliteit”) +‎ scharrel (“budding relationship, superficial relationship”); i.e., a high-quality scharrel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʋɑ.rəl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑrəl

Noun

kwarrel m (plural kwarrels, diminutive kwarreltje n)

  1. (university slang) a superficial or budding fuckbuddy-type relationship which one considers promising and which may develop into something more serious
  2. (university slang) a person with whom one has such a relationship

Usage notes

  • Associated with student slang in particular, in which the succession of relationship stages can be defined roughly as scharrel → kwarrel → prela → rela / relatie.
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