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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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Deverbal from giechelen (to giggle).

Noun

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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

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Verb

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giechel

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