VulgarSiciliainterjection
minchia!
damn! / wow! / holy crap!
Literal Translation
"male genitalia"
Formal Equivalent
accidenti! / incredibile!
Examples in Context
"Minchia, che caldo oggi!"
"Damn, it's so hot today!"
"Minchia, hai visto che gol?"
"Holy crap, did you see that goal?"
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Cultural Note
The single most recognizable Sicilian word. Originally vulgar, it has become a universal exclamation in Sicily expressing surprise, admiration, frustration, or any strong emotion. Its frequency in Sicilian speech is legendary and often joked about across Italy.
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