Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of huilen (to cry, weep) +‎ bui (mood, fit).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɦœy̯l.bœy̯/
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  • Hyphenation: huil‧bui

Noun

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huilbui f (plural huilbuien, diminutive huilbuitje n)

  1. A fit of weeping.