picciottu

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Sicilian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Occitan pichòt (“small, young”). See also picca and picciriḍḍu.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pitˈtʃɔt.tu/, [pɪtˈt͡ʃɔt̪.t̪ʊ̠]
  • Hyphenation: pic‧ciòt‧tu

Noun[edit]

picciottu m (plural picciotti)

  1. boy, young man
    Synonyms: carusu, carusazzu, jùvini
  2. guy
    Synonyms: carusu, cristianu, pirsuna, tipu, tìzziu
  3. (now rare) A young worker.
    Synonyms: garzuni, jarzuni
    Staju travagghiannu a picciottu.
    I am working as an employee.

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Descendants[edit]

  • Italian: picciotto

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