פֿייגעלע

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Yiddish

Etymology

A diminutive of פֿויגל (foygl).

Pronunciation

Noun

פֿייגעלע (feygelen, plural פֿייגעלעך (feygelekh)

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