denguice

Portuguese

Etymology

From dengue (“tantrum”) +‎ -ice.

Pronunciation

 

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.si/

• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.si/
  • (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.se/

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /dẽˈɡi.sɨ/

Noun

denguice f (plural denguices)

1. the practice of throwing tantrums
2. the practice of displaying sadness or loneliness in order to receive affection

Related terms

• dengo
• dengoso
• dengue