papareḍḍa
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Sicilian[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Uncertain. It is believed to be of onomatopoeic origin. Diminutive feminine of pàparu. Compare Italian papero and paparuni.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
papareḍḍa f (plural papareḍḍi)
- (informal, endearing) A female young goose.
- (informal, endearing) A inexperienced and immature, or foolish and naive, young girl.
- (endearing) A young child.
- (colloquial, sometimes derogatory) A young, typically attractive, woman or teenage girl.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:carusa, Thesaurus:fìmmina
- Veni cca papareḍḍa!
- Come here little chick!
Descendants[edit]
- → Italian: paparedda