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vaffanculo

/vaf.faŋˈku.lo/interjectionB1
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Meaning

fuck off, fuck you

  • vulgar exclamation of intense anger, dismissal, or contempt

In a sentence

Ha perso la pazienza e ha gridato: «Vaffanculo!»

He lost his temper and shouted: "Fuck off!"

Non mandarmi a vaffanculo solo perché non sono d'accordo.

Don't tell me to fuck off just because I disagree.

Se continua a insultarmi, lo mando a vaffanculo.

If he keeps insulting me, I'll tell him to fuck off.

Usage notes

  • Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
  • A contraction of 'va' a fare in culo'; strongly offensive.
  • Often used with 'mandare a': 'mandare a vaffanculo' (to tell someone to fuck off).

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