μπινελίκι

Greek edit

Etymology edit

From Ottoman Turkish ابنه‌لك (ibnelik), composed of ابنه (ibne) + ـلك (lik), the former leading to μπινές (binés).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /bineˈlici/
  • Hyphenation: μπι‧νε‧λί‧κι

Noun edit

μπινελίκι (binelíkin (plural μπινελίκια)

  1. (colloquial, derogatory, literally) gay behaviour, acting like a fag (male homosexual)
  2. (colloquial, figuratively, usually in the plural) bollocking, cursing out (severe reproach)
    Το αφεντικό του τον άρχισε στα μπινελίκια.
    To afentikó tou ton árchise sta binelíkia.
    His boss started to give him a bollocking.
  3. (colloquial) delicacy, tasty snack

Declension edit

Related terms edit

  • μπινιά f (biniá, rude act, rude behaviour, discourtesy)