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

Further reading

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

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