cecca

Italian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃek.ka/
• Rhymes: -ekka
• Hyphenation: céc‧ca

Etymology 1

From the given name Cecca, hypocoristic form of Francesca.

Noun

cecca f (plural cecche)

1. (regional) Synonym of gazza
2. (regional) Synonym of occhiocotto
3. (figurative) a vulgar, chatty woman

Etymology 2

Reshaping of cilecca influenced by the given name Cecca, hypocoristic form of Francesca.

Noun

cecca f (uncountable)

1. Synonym of cilecca

Further reading

• cecca¹ in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
• cecca² in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana

Anagrams

• cacce