burbero

Italian

Etymology

Probably from French bourru, crossed with burbanza,[1] or related to burbanza.[2]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbur.be.ro/

Adjective

burbero (feminine singular burbera, masculine plural burberi, feminine plural burbere)

  1. surly, gruff
    Synonyms: altero, antipatico, aspro, ruvido

References
  1. burbero in sapere.it – De Agostini Editore
  2. burbero in Treccani.it – Vocabolario Treccani on line, Istituto dell'Enciclopedia Italiana
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