stangata

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stanˈɡa.ta/
  • Rhymes: -ata
  • Hyphenation: stan‧gà‧ta

Etymology 1

From stanga (“bar, shaft”) +‎ -ata.

Noun

stangata f (plural stangate)

  1. blow with a bar, shaft, slab, etc.
  2. large and unexpected expense, specifically as a result of austerity, increased tariffs, etc.
  3. terrible result
    ho preso una stangata agli esami
    I got a terrible result on the exams
  4. (soccer) shot

Etymology 2

Participle

stangata f sg

  1. feminine singular of stangato

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