E unnè i’ bere, gliè i’ ribere!
Literally, ‘It’s not the drink, it’s the drinking again!’ Expression used to describe the effects of drinking to excess.
Example: ‘Gino! Come mi sento male….e unnè i bere, gliè I ribere che ti spezza in due!’ (‘Gino! I feel so sick . . . It’s not the drink but the drinking that’ll kill you.’)
Visuccio
To have a pallid face when not feeling well. Usually used with kids and babies.
Example: ‘T’hai visuccio nini, provati la febbre’ (‘You’re so pale, little one! Let’s take your temperature.’)
Bailame
Confusion, ruckus.
Example: ‘Ugooo!! Abbassa i’ volume, un tù lo senti che bailame?’ (‘Ugo, turn down the volume! Can’t you hear what a ruckus it’s making?’)
