Boccanera (en. Boccanera)

bokanéra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A poorly dressed or careless person.
She always looks very boccanera with her worn-out clothes.
Elle est toujours très boccanera avec ses vêtements usés.
An object of little importance.
This small piece of furniture has become a boccanera in the garage.
Ce petit meuble est devenu une boccanera dans le garage.

Etymology

Uncertain origin, possibly derived from a regional dialect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to look boccanera
To present oneself in a careless or unkempt manner.
avoir l'air boccanera
to be a boccanera
To be a person or thing of little value.
être une boccanera

Related Words

neglected
Lacking attention to appearance or condition.
négligé
not well-groomed
Not maintained with care.
peu soigné
banal
Common or ordinary.
banal

Slang Meanings

Refers to a careless outfit, almost nonchalant.
He arrived at the party in boccanera, without even styling his hair.
Il est arrivé à la fête en boccanera, sans même se coiffer.
An object that has become useless or abandoned.
That old bike is lying outside, it's just a boccanera now.
Ce vieux vélo traîne dehors, c'est juste une boccanera maintenant.