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patavina (in expression)

nounfeminineinformal/pɐtɐˈvinɐ/low

pa·ta·vi·na

Definition

Used only in the negative expression 'not to understand a word/thing' (lit. not to understand a patavina).
He explained the theory, but I didn't understand a patavina of it.
When they speak in dialect, I don't understand a patavina.

Etymology

Do italiano 'patavino' (de Pádua, Padovano). Usado na expressão fixa.