bocciatura

Italian

Etymology

From bocciare (“to reject”) +‎ -tura.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bot.t͡ʃaˈtu.ra/
• Rhymes: -ura
• Hyphenation: boc‧cia‧tù‧ra

Noun

bocciatura f (plural bocciature)

1. the state or fact of being rejected; rejection, failure
   1. fail (failing grade)
   2. fail (unsuccessful try or result)
   3. electoral loss
   4. lack of support for the passage of a law
2. (informal) car crash