knuffel

Dutch

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknʏ.fəl/
  • Audio:(file)
  • 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. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
    3. imperative
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