μπινελίκι

Greek

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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