פֿייגעלע

Yiddish

Etymology

A diminutive of פֿויגל‎ (foygl).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈfejɡələ]

Noun

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

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