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bambinata

childish act

noun bahm-bee-NAH-tah Rare

Also means

prank

Usage Note

Bambinata is a contemptuous or affectionate label for behaviour unworthy of an adult — a childish stunt or silly act. It is formed from bambino (child) + the augmentative/collective suffix -ata. The plural is bambinate. It is more colloquial and dismissive than azione infantile.

Examples

"Smettila con queste bambinate e comportati da adulto."

Natural Translation

Stop these childish acts and behave like an adult.

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