/FOON-yee/
A hat, in Buenos Aires lunfardo slang — from the Italian 'funghi' (mushroom), for the rounded shape of a bowler hat. Classic Rioplatense street language with Italian roots.
Example
"He always wears a hat — never goes out without it."
"What a sharp hat — very old-school."
Regional synonyms:
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/FOON-yee/
A hat, in Buenos Aires lunfardo slang — from the Italian 'funghi' (mushroom), for the rounded shape of a bowler hat. Classic Rioplatense street language with Italian roots.
Example
"He always wears a hat — never goes out without it."
"What a sharp hat — very old-school."
Regional synonyms:
Mandilón
Hombre completamente dominado por su esposa o novia que hace todo lo que ella dice sin cuestionar. En México ser 'mandilón' es perder la dignidad ante los amigos.