giechel

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɣi.xəl/

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Etymology 1

Deverbal from giechelen (“to giggle”).

Noun

giechel c (plural giechels, diminutive giecheltje n)

1. a giggle
2. (colloquial) face

   Synonyms: gezicht, smoel, bakkes, porem

   Hij mepte die gast vol in z'n giechel. ― He hit that guy squarely in his face.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

giechel

1. inflection of giechelen:
   1. first-person singular present indicative
   2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
   3. imperative