tochtworst

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From tocht (draft) +‎ worst (sausage).

Noun[edit]

tochtworst f (plural tochtworsten, diminutive tochtworstje n)

  1. (colloquial) A blanket or pillow used to block cold airflow in a poorly insulated building.
    Synonyms: tochtrol, tochtstopper
    Er ligt een tochtworst voor de deur, omdat mijn vrekkige huisbaas weigert de woning te isoleren.
    There's a pillow against cold draft by the door, because my stingy landlord refuses to have my apartment properly insulated.