πιτσιρίκος

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Greek

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Etymology

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Uncertain. Possibly from a common root to Sicilian picciriḍḍu, readapted with the Greek dimuntive ending -ίκος (-íkos). Cognate with Italian piccirillo and Neapolitan piccerillo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pi.tsiˈɾi.kos/
  • Hyphenation: πι‧τσι‧ρί‧κος

Noun

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πιτσιρίκος (pitsiríkosm (plural πιτσιρίκοι, feminine πιτσιρίκα, neuter πιτσιρίκι)

  1. little boy
    1. nipper, kid
    2. poppet, moppet (endearing)
    3. brat (naughty)

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