birbante

Italian

Etymology

From Old French briba, probably ultimately from Celtic; see also Breton breva.

Noun

birbante m or f by sense (plural birbanti, diminutive birbantèllo, pejorative birbantàccio)

  1. (chiefly endearing) rascal, rogue, mischievous thing
    Synonym: mascalzone

Descendants

  • → Alemannic German: Birbant
  • → Polish: birbant
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