crignu

Sicilian

Etymology

Uncertain. Perhaps from an unattested Vulgar Latin *crēneus, from Latin crēna (“corrupted word”). See also English crevice, crenellation.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɾi.ɲʊ/ (Standard)
  • Hyphenation: crì‧gnu

Noun

crignu m (plural crigni or crigna)

  1. (vulgar, colloquial) a raised middle finger
    Synonyms: jitu minzanu, jìditu minzanu
  • fari u crignu
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