boiata
What does “boiata” mean in English?
It refers to a stupid act or nonsense, essentially calling something very poor or foolish. It's a dismissive term used to criticize.
You'd use it similarly to calling something 'bullshit' in English, often in informal contexts to express disdain or disbelief.
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Related Italian words
monata
3/5 · VulgarIt's a Venetian term for nonsense or a stupid act. Essentially, it implies something is ridiculous or pointless.
balle
2/5 · CoarseIt refers to lies or nonsense, often used to dismiss something as untrue. The literal sense relates to 'balls', but that's not the focus here.
una schifezza
2/5 · CoarseIt refers to something awful, disgusting, or of very poor quality. Think of it as calling something a real piece of shit.
cagata
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a stupid act or something that’s considered nonsense or worthless. Literally, it means 'act of defecation.'
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