Literal meaning: “bitch” (female dog). Also when used to indicate a girl, the gender of the word must be masculine. Also “ciospo” (see) has the same meaning, but can only refer to girls. Very common slang: e. The figurative sense is a pejorative term used as an insult. A euphemistic form is “che (etc) cavolo. Note that the word refers to girls, but is masculine. See also “cammello” and “cadavere”. The word can only be used in the singular with this sense. The plural “coglioni” means “testicles”. An alternative and equivalent insult is the gesture of pointing one’s hand towards the intended target with the forefinger and little finger extended, like a pair of horns. Continue reading “The word comes from “figa”, in the same meaning, but indicate a more (sexually) attractive girl or woman”
