"Fiffi" meaning in Luxembourgish

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfifi/ Forms: Fiffien [plural]
Etymology: From a common name for pets, probably from an onomatopoeia fifi for whistling. The name has been used especially of dogs (which are called by whistling) and birds (which whistle themselves). Compare German Fiffi above. Etymology templates: {{cog|de|Fiffi}} German Fiffi Head templates: {{lb-noun|m}} Fiffi m (plural Fiffien)
  1. favourite, darling, pet, mama's boy Tags: masculine
    Sense id: en-Fiffi-lb-noun-shk1mlmT Categories (other): Luxembourgish entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries
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