denguice

Portuguese

Etymology

From dengue (“tantrum”) +‎ -ice.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.si/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.se/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.s(ɨ)/

Noun

denguice f (plural denguices)

the practice of throwing tantrums
the practice of displaying sadness or loneliness in order to receive affection

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