Meaning & use
Jan Klaassen
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A traditional Dutch hand-puppet character, often the main figure in a Punch-and-Judy-style show.
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In the Netherlands, Jan Klaassen is a well-known puppet character who entertains children with his mischievous tricks.
The puppet show featured Jan Klaassen and his wife Katrijn arguing in a funny, exaggerated way.
A note on using this word
This is a proper name for a traditional Dutch puppet character, similar to Mr. Punch in English. It is mainly used in historical or cultural discussions about the Netherlands; in everyday English, you would usually just call such a figure a 'puppet'.
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