Eunoia

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Word Definition Language Tags Audio
Attaccabottone Something that you long to get away from but struggle to Italian adverse
Minestra riscaldata Literally "heated soup"; something done again but never as good as the first time it happened. Alternative to cavoli riscaldati (heated cabbage) Italian attribute
Cavoli riscaldati Literally "reheated cabbage"; When you attempt to start up a failed relationship or love affair Italian love event persistence
Capoclaque Someone who co-ordinates a group of clappers. Italian society attribute
Riposo Rest, repose; a nap; cf. siesta. Italian event society
Magari maybe, hopeful wish, wistful regret, in my dreams, if only. Italian thinking
Rocambolesco Stunning action that requires extreme audacity; literally means "there's no need" as in "there's no need to thank you" Italian extreme surprise
Presenzialismo Someone who’s preoccupation is to make appearances at social events; the tendency to be present at every social event in order to get noticed. Italian community friends
Commuovere "Heartwarming,” but specifically refers to a story that moved you to tears Italian beauty interaction emotion
Gattara A woman catlover who feeds alley cats or spends time with domestic cats Italian life society
Qualunquismo Political apathy; people who really don’t care very much about politics and related issues in society Italian society
Pomicione A man who seizes any chance of being in close contact with a woman Italian attribute
Umarell A term referring specifically to men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unwanted advice Italian attribute
Saper vivere The ability to handle people and situations with charm, diplomacy and verve; cf. savior faire (French). Italian friends attribute
Abbiocco The feeling of falling asleep after lunch or dinner Italian food feeling
Culaccino The mark left on the table by a cold glass Italian physical food




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