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)

1. (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