birbante

Italian

Etymology

From Old French briba, probably ultimately from Celtic; see also Breton breva.

Noun

birbante m or f by sense (plural birbanti, diminutive birbantèllo, pejorative birbantàccio)

1. (chiefly endearing) rascal, rogue, mischievous thing

   Synonym: mascalzone

Related terms

• birba

Descendants

• → Alemannic German: Birbant
• → Polish: birbant