finocchio
Italy
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 45
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.
oliviaaaa7 13
He most likely never thought anything of it.
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Tripartita 45
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.
Redgy22 26
It took 7 mos to translate that? My phone can do it in seconds. But it still sucks for you OP. Sorry
oliviaaaa7 13
He most likely never thought anything of it.
metalcrazed 21
But do they mean gay or odd? There is more than one meaning,either way it's rude.
theFickleFinger 24
I believe the translation is closer to "sissy". The Godfather calls Johnny Fontaine that slur when he starts crying.
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!
tomvertigo 17
It cant mean queer, as in odd, as originally defined #7?
spinda 22
No, it's a disrespectful way of calling someone gay.
sohigh10 34
And universities wonder why international students don't stay...
Siehnados 17
I hope you never met someone new and said "Ciao, sono Finocchio"
sirdannyboy1 20
May I ask why that is your username, then?
HoofHeartedBro 14
If the shoe fits...wear it.
sighlifeman 12
well if they dont speak english give them a similar name in english & call them that
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 :)
lexos 16
Why did you never bother to find out what it means?
spinda 22
Probably because he thought it simply meant "fennel".
Stella_Veneta 2
Oh, I apologize in the name of all Italians! That really is rude. And yes: It means gay, homosexual, queer...