fuif

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Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /fœy̯f/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: fuif
  • Rhymes: -œy̯f

Noun[edit]

fuif f (plural fuiven, diminutive fuifje n)

  1. (Belgium) party, festive gathering as celebration (often named in compounds, e.g. kerstfuif for Christmas) or just for fun

Usage notes[edit]

Historically the word was also used in the Netherlands, but usage has become rare.

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Descendants[edit]

Afrikaans: fuif