Italian

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Etymology

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From busta (envelope) +‎ -ella (diminutive).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bu.staˈrɛl.la/
  • Rhymes: -ɛlla
  • Hyphenation: bu‧sta‧rèl‧la

Noun

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bustarella f (plural bustarelle)

  1. (informal, colloquial) bribe (especially an envelope stuffed with money)

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