fuif

See also: FUIF

Dutch

Etymology

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Pronunciation

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

Noun

fuif f (plural fuiven, diminutive fuifje n)

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

Usage notes

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

Derived terms

fuifbeest
fuifnummer

Descendants

Afrikaans: fuif

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