maloik en · NOUN
Etymology
From Sicilian malocchiu. Doublet of malocchio.
Meanings
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(qualifier:Italian-American English) Evil eye; a curse.
"That's not like you. Whatsa matta? Somebody give ya the maloik?” / “Maybe this guy did!” He grabs Pitt playfully. “Did you give me the maloik, you son-of-a-gun?”
2005, Mark Salvatore Pitifer, Return to Forever, page 388:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| maloiks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |