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Etymology edit

Verb-object compound, composed of scaccia (to drive away) +‎ pensieri (thoughts, worries).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌskat.t͡ʃa.penˈsjɛ.ri/[1]
  • Rhymes: -ɛri
  • Hyphenation: scac‧cia‧pen‧siè‧ri

Noun edit

scacciapensieri f (invariable)

  1. (uncommon) pastime
    Synonyms: passatempo, svago
  2. (music) Jew's harp

Adjective edit

scacciapensieri (invariable)

  1. (uncommon, relational) pastime

References edit

  1. ^ scacciapensieri in Dizionario Italiano Olivetti, Olivetti Media Communication

Further reading edit

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