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ukkeli.

old man

6 characters3 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈukːeli/[ˈukːe̞li]
  1. old man

    colloquial
  2. man (little man or man-like creature, especially one from outer space)

    Avaruusolennot kuvataan usein pieninä vihreinä ukkeleina.
Where this word comes from

ukko (“old man”) + -eli (diminutive)

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