Today, after seven months studying in Italy, I understood that the "Finocchio" nickname that my Italian friends gave to me really means "Queer". FML
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Tripartita
| 44
Welp, it looks like it's time to buy some white out and hit up the children's section of the library. I've got my eyes on you, Pinocchio.
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oliviaaaa7
| 13
He most likely never thought anything of it.
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Tripartita
| 44
Welp, it looks like it's time to buy some white out and hit up the children's section of the library. I've got my eyes on you, Pinocchio.
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Redgy22
| 26
It took 7 mos to translate that? My phone can do it in seconds. But it still sucks for you OP. Sorry
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oliviaaaa7
| 13
He most likely never thought anything of it.
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metalcrazed
| 21
But do they mean gay or odd? There is more than one meaning,either way it's rude.
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theFickleFinger
| 24
I believe the translation is closer to "sissy". The Godfather calls Johnny Fontaine that slur when he starts crying.
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Chiara92_fml
| 32
Actually the correct translation is "queer" meaning "gay". I apologize to the OP for their rudeness - being Italian I kinda feel that I have to!
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tomvertigo
| 17
It cant mean queer, as in odd, as originally defined #7?
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spinda
| 22
No, it's a disrespectful way of calling someone gay.
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sohigh10
| 34
And universities wonder why international students don't stay...
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Siehnados
| 17
I hope you never met someone new and said "Ciao, sono Finocchio"
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sirdannyboy1
| 20
May I ask why that is your username, then?
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HoofHeartedBro
| 14
If the shoe fits...wear it.
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sighlifeman
| 12
well if they dont speak english give them a similar name in english & call them that
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norpedo
| 16
Actually a lot of European countries speak English as a second language. Its required in almost all schools so they would most likely know English as well :)
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lexos
| 16
Why did you never bother to find out what it means?
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spinda
| 22
Probably because he thought it simply meant "fennel".
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Stella_Veneta
| 2
Oh, I apologize in the name of all Italians! That really is rude.
And yes: It means gay, homosexual, queer...
And yes: It means gay, homosexual, queer...