checca

Italian

Etymology

Possibly an onomatopoeic form akin to Checca, hypocoristic form of the female given name Francesca.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

checca f (plural checche)

1. (derogatory, vulgar, slang) fairy, poof, faggot (homosexual who thinks or behaves effeminately)

   Synonyms: finocchio, frocio

2. (northern Italy) Synonym of gazza (“magpie”)
3. (obsolete) ice block to cool an icebox

Related terms

• grattachecca (dessert based on ice and flavours/flavors or syrups)

Further reading

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

Anagrams

• cacche