denguice

Portuguese

Etymology

From dengue (tantrum) +‎ -ice.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

denguice f (plural denguices)

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