Definitions

  • n. Little feet; often used in child-directed speech.

Example Sentences

  • "Let's put socks on the baby's feetseles."

Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • English

Etymology

  • English 'feet' with Yiddish diminutive suffix עלעס eles

    • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

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