Meaning
goose; silly person
- a large web-footed waterbird of the duck family; a goose
- a foolish, vain, or silly woman (informal, derogatory)
In a sentence
C'è un'oca che cammina vicino allo stagno.
There is a goose walking near the pond.
Quella musica emozionante mi ha fatto venire la pelle d'oca.
That moving music gave me goosebumps.
Non fare l'oca e ascolta quello che ti dico!
Don't be silly and listen to what I'm telling you!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| oca | feminine · singular |
| oche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is oche with 'h' to preserve the hard /k/ sound.
- Informally used to describe an airheaded woman, often in the phrase 'oca giuliva'.