knuffel

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈknʏ.fəl/

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• Hyphenation: knuf‧fel
• Rhymes: -ʏfəl

Etymology 1

From knuffelen (“to cuddle”).

Noun

knuffel m (plural knuffels, diminutive knuffeltje n)

1. A hug, cuddle.
2. A cuddly animal or other stuffed toy, plushie, soft toy.

   Synonyms: knuffelbeest, knuffeldier

Descendants

• Afrikaans: knuffel

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

knuffel

1. inflection of knuffelen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. imperative