The word comes from “figa”, in the same meaning, but indicate a more (sexually) attractive girl or woman

Literal meaning: “bitch” (female dog). Also when used to indicate a girl, the gender of the word must be masculine. Also “ciospo” (see) has the same meaning, but can only refer to girls. Very common slang: e. The figurative sense is a pejorative term used as an insult. A euphemistic form is “che (etc) cavolo. Note that the word refers to girls, but is masculine. See also “cammello” and “cadavere”. The word can only be…

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