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Gino

Noun CEFR B1
ˈd͡ʒinoʊ

Definitions

A person of Mediterranean (especially Italian) descent, stereotypically regarded as shallow and materialistic.

Canada, US, derogatory, slang

Equivalents

Portuguêsgino
ItalianoGino
العربيةجينو

Examples

“Ginos are essentially teenagers of Italian background who take⟳ on what they think⟳ are traits that characterize an Italian...”
“Ginos and Ginas typically came from Italian households, wore stylish clothing, and listened to disco-type music.”
“Not all ginos and ginas are the same, just becuz you've come⟳ across a couple you hate⟳, doesn't mean⟳ you hate⟳ them all. ... Where I live⟳ it is probably 99% ginos and ginas and I get⟳ along with them just fine, in fact, my boyfriend is a gino.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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