gattabuia

Italian

Etymology

Probably from Ancient Greek κατώγειον (katṓgeion, “underground”), with influence of buio.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡat.taˈbu.ja/
• Rhymes: -uja
• Hyphenation: gat‧ta‧bù‧ia

Noun

gattabuia f (plural gattabuie)

1. (informal, humorous) clink, slammer (prison)

   Synonym: galera