I have seen this gesture in so many times in Italian movies and I can't seem to find out what it means. What does it mean when you put your hand under your chin and flip it at someone? I have no intention of making a generalization about Italians, it's just that I've only ever seen them do it.
2007-02-02 13:36:39 · 5 answers · asked by boinga28 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
is frequently used by Italians to express displeasure with someone -- from mild to deep irritation. It is done by cupping the hand under the chin and flicking the fingers like a backward wave.
2007-02-02 13:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jojo 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
JoJo is right. There are many gestures that Italians have and use as if it were language. Interesting to see especially if you understand it. I had book years ago titled 'How to be an Italian' (sorry-can't remember the author) that was very funny.Ciao.
2007-02-02 21:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by antonio bigfish baccala 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it is the Italian version of " the bird" . Of eff you.
2007-02-02 21:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's like the bird - eff off.
2007-02-02 21:40:11 · answer #4 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
me ne frego
English: I don't give a damn
2007-02-02 23:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by norm s 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋