knickerbocker

[US]/'nɪkɚ,bɑkɚ/
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Translation

n. discendente dei primi coloni olandesi a New York; residente di New York City
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Phrases & Collocations

knickerbocker glory

glomerato di knickerbocker

Example Sentences

The word "Knickerbocker", a Dutch surname, is used as a colloquial term for New Yorkers descended from the original Dutch settlers.

La parola "Knickerbocker", un cognome olandese, è usata come termine colloquiale per riferirsi ai newyorkesi discendenti dai primi coloni olandesi.

I was given the option when I was a page boy once of either wearing a suit or wearing knickerbockers and long socks and ballet shoes - and I chose the ballet shoes and knickerbockers.

Mi fu data l'opzione, quando ero un paggetto, di indossare un completo o dei pantaloni corti e calze lunghe e scarpette da balletto, e scelsi le scarpette da balletto e i pantaloni corti.

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