zozza

Italian

Etymology 1

Alteration of suzzacchera.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡zɔd.d͡za/, [ˈd̪͡z̪ɔd̪d̪͡z̪ä]
• Hyphenation: zòz‧za

Noun

zozza f (plural zozze) (Tuscany)

1. An alcoholic drink made from a mixture of cheap liquors.
2. A watery, tasteless soup.

   Synonym: brodaglia

3. (rare) Figurative meanings:
   1. rubbish (something of low quality)

      Synonyms: porcheria, robaccia

   2. rabble, scum

      Synonym: gentaglia

   3. A severe reprimand.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡sot.t͡sa/, [ˈt̪͡s̪ot̪t̪͡s̪ä]
• Hyphenation: zóz‧za

Adjective

1. (deprecated template usage) Feminine singular of adjective zozzo.

References

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