bimbaminkia

Italian

Etymology

First attested in its masculine form in 2007: from bimba (“kid, baby”) +‎ minkia (the informal Internet spelling of minchia, a vulgar interjection stereotypically associated with teenagers and chatspeak).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌbim.baˈmin.kja/
• Rhymes: -inkja
• Hyphenation: bim‧ba‧mìn‧kia

Noun

bimbaminkia f (plural bimbeminkia, masculine bimbominkia)

1. (neologism, colloquial, derogatory Internet slang, vulgar) a preteen or teenager, specifically one regarded as stupid, immature and annoying

Usage notes

• The word originated on the Internet, but has become well enough known to younger generations that it is frequently used in regular conversation as well.