maroni

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Coarse regional slang for testicles or a nuisance in idioms.

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

Pronunciation Heard as “ma ro nee”

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

Used as Coarse / informal

How it's used

Especially northern Italy; literal food sense is neutral.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Especially northern Italy; literal food sense is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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