mangia-cake en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈmæn.d͡ʒə keɪk/
Etymology
Macaronic compound of Italian mangia (“eat”, imperative of mangiare) + cake, literally “cake eater”. Compare Italian mangiapatate, mangiapolenta, mangiarane and similar.
Meanings
- (Canada, derogatory, ethnic, qualifier:Italian-Canadian slang, slur) A person who does not have Italian ancestry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mangia cake | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mangia-cakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |