buikje

Dutch

Etymology

A diminutive of buik (“belly”). It also has an independent meaning.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbœy̯k.jə/
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  • Hyphenation: buik‧je
  • Rhymes: -œy̯kjə

Noun

buikje n (plural buikjes)

  1. (endearing) a belly with a slight or moderate excess of fat; a potbelly
  2. Diminutive of buik
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