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Italian

fica

/ˈfi.ka/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

pussy (vulgar); hot girl

  • (vulgar) the female genitals
  • (vulgar slang, also figa) an attractive woman
  • (slang, as figo/figa) cool, great

In a sentence

Hai visto quella? È proprio una figa.

Did you see her? She's really hot.

Non dire quella parola davanti a tua nonna!

Don't say that word in front of your grandmother!

Che figata questo concerto!

This concert is so cool!

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
ficafeminine · singular
fichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
  • In the north it is usually spelled and said 'figa'; the adjective 'figo/figa' (cool) is milder and very common among young people.
  • Don't confuse with 'fico' (fig).

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