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minchia

/ˈmiŋkja/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

dick; fuck!, damn!

  • Penis, dick.
  • An interjection expressing shock, anger, enthusiasm, or disbelief (fuck!, damn!).
  • Used with negation or prepositions to mean 'nothing' or 'not at all' (colloquial/vulgar).

In a sentence

Minchia, non mi aspettavo un risultato così incredibile!

Damn, I wasn't expecting such an incredible result!

Non ho capito una minchia della spiegazione di quel professore.

I didn't understand shit of that professor's explanation.

Che minchia vuoi da me adesso?

What the fuck do you want from me now?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
minchiafeminine · singular
minchiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Vulgar: avoid in polite company. Originally Sicilian, now widespread throughout Italy as an expletive.
  • Colloquially used in expressions like 'non capire una minchia' (to understand fuck all).

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