checca

Italian

Etymology

Possibly an onomatopoeic form akin to Checca, hypocoristic form of the female given name Francesca.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkek.ka/
• Hyphenation: chéc‧ca

Noun

checca f (plural checche)

1. (derogatory) fairy, poof, faggot (homosexual who thinks or behaves effeminately)

   Synonyms: finocchio, frocio

2. (northern Italy) Synonym of gazza (“magpie”)

Anagrams

• cacche

References

• checca in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana