calcinculo

Italian

Etymology

Univerbation of calcio in culo (“kick in [the] ass”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kal.t͡ʃinˈku.lo/
  • Rhymes: -ulo
  • Hyphenation: cal‧cin‧cù‧lo

Noun

calcinculo m (invariable) (informal)

  1. chairoplane, swing ride (fairground ride)
    Synonyms: catene f pl, seggiolini volanti m pl
  2. (dated) device used to punish unruly children
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