Meaning
pimp
- A pimp; a person who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them in order to take a percentage of their earnings.
In a sentence
La polizia ha arrestato un magnaccia che sfruttava giovani donne.
The police arrested a pimp who was exploiting young women.
I testimoni hanno indicato il magnaccia che controllava quella zona.
The witnesses pointed out the pimp who controlled that area.
Non voleva più avere nulla a che fare con quel violento magnaccia.
She no longer wanted anything to do with that violent pimp.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| magnaccia | masculine · singular |
| magnaccia | masculine · plural |
| magnaccia | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: derogatory slang word, avoid in polite contexts.
- Masculine noun despite the -a ending; the plural is invariable or 'magnaccia'.