Dutch word poppenkast comes from Dutch kast (Cupboard, closet.), Dutch pop ((colloquial) guilder. Cocoon, pupa. Doll Pop, pop music.), Dutch -en-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| kast | Dutch (nld) | Cupboard, closet. |
| pop | Dutch (nld) | (colloquial) guilder. Cocoon, pupa. Doll Pop, pop music. |
| -en- | Dutch (nld) | Genitival interfix indicating that the former part is a characteristic of the latter. |
| poppenkast | Dutch (nld) | (figuratively) A bad, excessive or hilarious 'show', pointlessly theatrical conduct. (literally) A portable miniature theatre and puppets for use in it. A puppet-show, notably of the Punch and Judy type. |