huilebalk

== Dutch == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɦœy̯ləˌbɑlk/ Hyphenation: hui‧le‧balk === Etymology 1 === From huilen (verb) +‎ -e- +‎ balken (verb). ==== Noun ==== huilebalk m (plural huilebalken, diminutive huilebalkje n) a crybaby, a child that weeps often and long De kinderopvang werd bevolkt door huilebalken. ― The daycare was populated by crybabies. (by extension) any weepy person, regardless of age Synonyms: jankebal, jankerd Wees niet zo'n huilebalk, de tandarts is er niet om je kwaad te doen. ― Don't be such a crybaby, the dentist doesn't intend to harm you. a type of round felt hat with a wide, soft rim and a low crown De koetsier van de lijkwagen nam zijn huilebalk af, toen hij langs de nabestaanden reed. ― The driver of the hearse took his broad-brim hat off when he rode past the deceased's survivors. a type of skyrocket with a loud whistle Synonym: luchthuiler === Etymology 2 === See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. ==== Verb ==== huilebalk inflection of huilebalken: first-person singular present indicative (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative imperative