Allampanato

Allampanato

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Thu 08 Oct 2009 12:00 AM

 

Allampanato:
Lanky.

The word
can also be used with another expression that denotes extreme thinness:
ciucciato dalle streghe.

 

Example: ‘Quel ragazzo l’è secco allampanato…e sembra
ciucciato dalle streghe!’ (That
guy is really lanky…he must weigh 100
pounds soaking wet!)

 

 

Bubàre: To
complain about someone or something in a low voice.

 

Example: ‘Icchè c’ha da bubare quì bischero?!’ (What is that idiot complaining
about over there?!)

 

 

Boccia: Bottle.

 

Example: ‘Che la smetti di bere a boccia!!’ (Quit drinking out of the bottle!)

 

 

Barroccio/barroccino:
A barroccio was a horsecart used to transport goods through Florence.

A
barroccino is a small cart used by street vendors to sell food or other
merchandise.

 

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