ubbia

The origin is unknown, but may be a popular adaptation of Latin libīdō (“fancy, whim”).

• IPA^(key): /ubˈbi.a/
• Rhymes: -ia
• Hyphenation: ub‧bì‧a

ubbia f (plural ubbie)

1. groundless fear, prejudice, bias
   • 2008, Lucio Toth, La Casa di Calle San Zorzi, Sovera, page 273:

     E se fosse soltanto una sua ubbia?

     And what if it was just a groundless fear of his?

• ubbioso

• abbui