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Word of the Day: Rincoglionito

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Today’s word of the day, rincoglionito, means an imbecile. It comes from the Italian verb, rincoglionire, which means to become stupid, be incoherent, or to lose capacity to use your brain. Not that calling someone an imbecile is ever particularly … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Zozzo

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

As another entry in the category of “I like the way it sounds,” I bring you zozzo.  This word is the Roman version of sozzo, which is the Italian version of dirty or filthy. Or, in a figurative sense, ‘lacking morals’. It … Continue reading →

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Word of the Day: Scemo

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Coming from the Italian verb, scemare, or to decrease, or wane, scemo means: idiot, fool, stupid, dim-witted, silly, twit, dumb… It’s not particularly nice to call someone a scemo (pronounced shehmo), but let’s be honest, sometimes you just gotta. Scemo can be used in … Continue reading →

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