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ginzo

gin·zo
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gin-zoh]
    • /ˈgɪn zoʊ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gin-zoh]
    • /ˈgɪn zoʊ/

Definitions of ginzo word

  • noun plural ginzo a contemptuous term used to refer to a person of Italian origin or descent. 1
  • noun ginzo (slang, offensive, ethnic slur, derogatory) A person of Italian birth or descent. 1
  • noun ginzo a disparaging term for a person of Italian descent 0

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Origin of ginzo

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; origin uncertain; compare guinea in this sense

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Ginzo

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ginzo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ginzo usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with ginzo

  • what does ginzo mean?

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