bastian contrario

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “contrary Sebastian”, possibly a direct borrowing from Piedmontese bastian contrari. The namesake of the expression is uncertain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baˈstjan konˈtra.rjo/
• Rhymes: -arjo
• Hyphenation: ba‧stiàn con‧trà‧rio

Noun

bastian contrario m (plural bastian contrari)

1. a person who deliberately contradicts someone else or the majority of people, usually out of spite or for the sake of it; a contrarian

Derived terms

• bastiancontrarismo