modżajto

Polish

Etymology

From an incorrect, English-like pronunciation of mojito (“cocktail made with rum, lime, sugar, mint and soda water”). Originating from a viral anecdote about a dresiarz in a bar, who supposedly ordered the drink for his girlfriend by saying Jedno modżajto dla mojej świni!.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɔˈd͡ʐaj.tɔ/
• Rhymes: -ajtɔ
• Syllabification: mo‧dżaj‧to

Noun

modżajto n (indeclinable)

1. (nonstandard, humorous, slang) mojito

Further reading

• modżajto in Polish dictionaries at PWN