rasoptimist

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of ras (“breed, race”) +‎ optimist (“optimist”); i.e. a "purebreed optimist" (compare compounds involving various types of domesticated animals such as rashond, raskonijn).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈrɑs.ɔp.tiˌmɪst/

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Noun

rasoptimist m (plural rasoptimisten, diminutive rasoptimistje n)

1. A true optimist.

   Antonym: raspessimist