Ruimschootse

Ruimschootse is a Dutch adjective that translates to English as "ample," "generous," "lavish," or "plentiful." It is used to describe a quantity or degree that is more than enough, often to the point of being abundant or extravagant. The term can be applied to various contexts, from material possessions to abstract concepts.

For example, one might describe a meal as ruimschootse if it provides a very large amount of food, far exceeding typical portions. Similarly, a gift could be described as ruimschootse if it is particularly valuable or abundant. In a figurative sense, a person's generosity might be called ruimschootse if they give freely and abundantly. The adjective implies a sense of abundance and a lack of scarcity.

The word itself is composed of "ruim" (wide, ample) and "schootse" (related to lap or by extension, a measure or portion). This etymology reinforces the idea of something that is given or provided in large measure. While it carries a positive connotation of plenty, it can also, in some contexts, suggest a degree of excess.