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Eye-talian

Eye-talian

9.9
A playful name for Italian food that comes from a funny way of saying Italian
  • adjective
  • /aɪˈtæljən/
  • Slang
translation icon : italiano
  • I've always loved Eye-talian food, especially homemade pasta and pizza.

Examples

  • They joked about trying some authentic Eye-talian recipes for dinner.

  • Have you tried that new Eye-talian restaurant?

  • He calls every Italian restaurant in town an Eye-talian joint.

  • I love Eye-talian food!

  • He calls every Italian restaurant in town an Eye-talian joint.

  • I love the Eye-talian pizza they serve at our favorite restaurant.

  • We decided to have an Eye-talian night with pasta and garlic bread.

Surface Forms

Eye-talian positive

Etymology

Eye-talian is a playful spelling that copies a joking mispronunciation of Italian, using Eye- like the word 'eye' to make a funny name. So it is used in a light, humorous way to talk about Italian food and restaurants.