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maroni

Italian

2/5 · Coarse

What does “maroni” mean in English?

This is slang for testicles, often used in a humorous or dismissive way. It can also refer to a nuisance in certain idioms.

Literally “chestnuts”

Sounds like “ma-ROH-nee”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

It's similar to calling someone a 'dick' in English, used informally and often light-heartedly, especially in northern Italy.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

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palle

3/5 · Vulgar

It's a vulgar term for testicles, but it can also refer to boredom or nerve in certain phrases. The anatomical meaning isn't always the focus in idiomatic expressions.

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It can mean to have sex in a crude way. The literal sense refers to beating or slamming something.
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