Dutch

Noun

broekvent m ‎(plural broekventen, diminutive broekventje n)

1. (often in the diminutive) an immature man (a metaphore that alludes to men that still wear boyish shorts)
2. (figuratively) coward

Synonyms

• (immature man): broekie m
• (coward): bangbroek m, bangerik m, broekschijter m, lafaard m