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.