judaskus

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of Judas +‎ kus. After Judas's kiss in Mark 14,45 and parallels. The same metaphor is used in several other European languages.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjy.dɑsˌkʏs/
  • Hyphenation: ju‧das‧kus

Noun

judaskus m (plural judaskussen)

  1. Judas kiss (treacherous or ingenuine act done under the pretense of kindness)
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