fava

Italian

3/5 · Vulgar

What it means

Regional genital slang or insult for a fool.

Literally “broad bean”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “faa va”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult
How it's used

Especially Tuscan; food meaning is neutral.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

Especially Tuscan; food meaning is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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