Jafje's definitions

Belgium

Small European country, capital Antwerpen. In the Northern part of Belgium is the city Brussel (= in English Brussels), where the European government debates about boring stuff.

The Northern half of Belgium speaks a form of Dutch called "Vlaams" (= Flamish), the less developed part, the southern part, speaks French.

Belgium is located South of The Netherlands.

by Jafje May 20, 2007

Vlaams

From of Dutch spoken in Belgium, the only real difference is the way they prenounce the words.

No difference in spelling or grammar.

Ik spreek Vlaams.

Dutch for: I speak Vlaams.
Vlaams for: I speak Vlaams.

by Jafje May 25, 2007

Exemption

1. Freedom from an obligation: Permission or entitlement not to do something that others are obliged to do.

2. Exempt person or thing: Somebody who or something that is exempt, e.g. income that is not taxed.

1. An exemption from jury duty.
2. A range of tax exemptions.

by Jafje April 10, 2007

Slagging

1) U.K. criticism: a series of insulting, mocking, or critical comments.

2) USA: To sleep with someone.

1) I took a right slagging over that haircut.
2) He's always slagging with his kid brother - it's disgusting.

by Jafje June 28, 2007

Intermingle

To mix something together with something else, or become mixed together.

The scents of roses and honeysuckle intermingled.

by Jafje April 15, 2007