doofpot.
an old-fashioned metal canister with a tight lid, in which remaining coals and other fuel were put to die down
Meaning & usage
an old-fashioned metal canister with a tight lid, in which remaining coals and other fuel were put to die down
a metaphorical place to put ideas or facts that one wishes to keep out of the public discussion, e.g. in an attempt to evade penalties; (metonymic) cover-up
De onderzoeksresultaten eindigden in de doofpot
Where this word comes from
Compound of doven (“to extinguish”) + pot (“pot”).
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