פֿייגעלע

Yiddish edit

Etymology edit

A diminutive of פֿויגל (foygl).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈfɛɪ̯ɡəɫə/

Noun edit

פֿייגעלע • (feygele) n, plural פֿייגעלעך (feygelekh)

birdie, little bird
A term of endearment for a loved one, especially a man's wife.
(derogatory) faggot (homosexual man)

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