The Alternative Italian Dictionary: cornuto

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Main form cornuto
Transcribed form
Pronunciation
Grammatical description
Strength † strong
Translation bastard, shit
Literal translation
Note Being branded a cuckold is very insulting to the Italian male ego. An alternative and equivalent insult is the gesture of pointing one's hand towards the intended target with the forefinger and little finger extended, like a pair of horns.
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