פֿייגעלע
Yiddish
Etymology
A diminutive of פֿויגל (foygl).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [ˈfejɡələ]
Noun
פֿייגעלע • (feygele) n, plural פֿייגעלעך (feygelekh)
- birdie, little bird
- A term of endearment for a loved one, especially a man's wife.
- (derogatory) fag (homosexual man)