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

Anagrams

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