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puttanata

rubbish

noun poot-tah-NAH-tah Rare

Also means

bullshit

Usage Note

Puttanata is a vulgar but very common Italian expletive meaning nonsense, rubbish, or a foolish action. Learners should be aware it is profanity — inappropriate in formal settings — yet heard frequently in colloquial speech and Italian films.

Examples

"Non dire puttanate, è la verità."

Natural Translation

Don't talk rubbish, it's the truth.

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