figlio di buona donna
What it means
Euphemistic insult hinting at son of a bitch.
Literally “son of a good woman”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “feel yo dee bwona donna”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
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How it's used
Ironic polite wording does not make it a compliment.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Ironic polite wording does not make it a compliment. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.