mangiapolenta

Italian

Etymology

Univerbation of mangia (“eat”, second person singular imperative) +‎ polenta (“polenta”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌman.dʒa.poˈlɛn.ta/
• Rhymes: -ɛnta
• Hyphenation: man‧gia‧po‧lèn‧ta

Noun

mangiapolenta m or f (uncountable)

1. polenta-eater
2. (derogatory, central Italy and southern Italy) northerner (person from northern Italy)

   Synonym: polentone