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porcata

dirty trick

noun por-KAH-tah Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Values

Also means

filthy mess

Usage Note

Porcata derives from porco ('pig') and is a strongly colloquial word. It can mean a rotten, underhanded deed ('che porcata!' = 'what a dirty trick!') or something obscene/crude. It also describes very greasy, low-quality food informally. The register is vulgar-casual; avoid in formal speech.

Examples

"Licenziarti così è stata una vera porcata."

Natural Translation

Firing you like that was a real dirty trick.

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