κωλοτούμπα

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Greek

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Etymology

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κωλο- (kolo-, arse, ass) +‎ τούμπα (toúmpa, tumble, somersault).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [koloˈtumba]
  • Hyphenation: κω‧λο‧τού‧μπα

Noun

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κωλοτούμπα (kolotoúmpaf (plural κολοτούμπες)

  1. (gymnastics) somersault
  2. (figuratively) U-turn, sudden turnabout, volte-face, backflip

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