stoere

Stoere is a Dutch adjective meaning tough, bold, or stylish in a rugged, confident way. It is commonly used to describe people, objects, or attitudes that convey sturdiness or bravado, as in a stoere vent (tough guy), een stoere auto (a tough-looking car), or een stoere houding (a bold attitude). The nuance often blends toughness with a sense of cool or fashionable bravado rather than mere physical strength.

Morphology and usage. In standard Dutch, stoere is the attributive form used before a noun. After definite articles or in plural form, adjectives typically take an -e ending as well, for example: de stoere auto, het stoere huis, de stoere mannen, de stoere meisjes. The comparative form is stoerder, and the superlative is usually stoerst or stoerste, as in Die auto is stoerder dan die, of Dat is het stoerste huis in de wijk.

Etymology and register. Stoere derives from stoer, a base meaning strong, brave, or rugged. The word is common in everyday speech and popular culture in the Netherlands and Flanders, and it appears frequently in advertising and media to convey robustness or fashionable toughness. It is informal and may be considered less suitable for formal or technical writing.

See also. Related terms include stoer, robuust, moedig, and other adjectives describing character or appearance. The word supports many collocations in youth slang, lifestyle branding, and casual conversation.