Paname

French

Etymology

Refers to the Panama hats worn by men in Paris in the early 20th century.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pa.nam/

Proper noun

Paname ?

1. (slang) Paris

   Synonym: Paris

   • 1963, Yvonne Martinet, Moucheron, Éditions Alternance, page 23:

     Louis comptait les jours comme un potache qui attend le 14 juillet pour aller à Paname.

     Louis was counting the days like a schoolboy waiting to go to Paris on Bastille Day.