calcinculo

Italian

Etymology

Univerbation of calcio in culo (“kick in [the] ass”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kal.t͡ʃinˈku.lo/
• Rhymes: -ulo
• Hyphenation: cal‧cin‧cù‧lo

Noun

calcinculo m (invariable) (informal)

1. chairoplane, swing ride (fairground ride)

   Synonyms: catene f pl, seggiolini volanti m pl

2. (dated) device used to punish unruly children