Paname

French

Etymology

Refers to the Panama hats worn by men in Paris in the early 20th century.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pa.nam/

Proper noun

Paname f

  1. (slang) Paris
    Synonym: Paris
    • 1963, Yvonne Martinet, Moucheron, Éditions Alternance, page 23:
      Louis comptait les jours comme un potache qui attend le 14 juillet pour aller à Paname.
      Louis was counting the days like a schoolboy waiting to go to Paris on Bastille Day.

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