denguice
Portuguese
Etymology
From dengue (“tantrum”) + -ice.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /dẽˈɡi.si/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /dẽˈɡi.se/
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /dẽˈɡi.sɨ/
Noun
denguice f (plural denguices)
- the practice of throwing tantrums
- the practice of displaying sadness or loneliness in order to receive affection