What does Vafanapoli mean in Friends?

Joey uses the Tuscan insult: "Va fa Napoli!", the Tuscan equivalent of "Go to Hell!" which literally translates as: "Go to Naples!". Edit. Report This. In the uncut DVD version of the episode, Ross also calls Joey in the opening scene. He tells Joey that he has Chandler on the line, and Joey immediately hangs up.
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What is the meaning of Naples?

Naples. / (ˈneɪpəlz) / noun. a port in SW Italy, capital of Campania region, on the Bay of Naples: the third largest city in the country; founded by Greeks in the 6th century bc; incorporated into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1140 and its capital (1282–1503); university (1224).
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Why is Va fa Napoli an insult?

It's a more 'polite' way of saying vafanculo, the Italian obscenity meaning "go do it in your ass". Vafanapoli means literally "go to Naples", with the implication being that everyone in Naples does it in the ass. It's a bit more polite way of saying you-know-what, similar to go to hell.
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What does Neuchatel mean in English?

Neuchâtel. Neuchâtel, Old French: neu "new" + chatel "castle" is the capital of the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel on Lake Neuchâtel.
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How do you curse in Italy?

Italian swear words
  1. Accidenti! - Damn it, holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  2. Porca vacca! - Holy cow! ( lit. ...
  3. Porca miseria! - For God's sake, for Goodness' sake (lit. pig misery)
  4. Porco cane! - For God's sake! ( lit. ...
  5. Cavolo! - Holy smoke! ( lit. ...
  6. Col cavolo! - No way! (lit. ...
  7. Madonna! - Good God! ( lit. ...
  8. Madonna santa! - Good God! ( lit.
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What is a Marone?

marone m (plural maroni) (slang, vulgar, mostly in the plural) ball, bollock.
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What is the Italian word for OK?

It's alright if you don't know how to use this phrase - we've got a few tips. This is one of the most important phrases you'll need to know before coming to Italy. It means 'ok' or 'alright', and you're going to hear it every five seconds.
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What does Minaj mean in Italian?

marriage , family-life.
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What is Gabagool slang for?

You'll hear the word “Gabagool” throughout the show, but what are they referring to? It's easy to confuse the word's meaning, but it actually refers to a type of cold cut you buy at the deli, and it's popular on sandwiches.
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What does BAE mean in Italian?

fidanzata {f} bae (also: betrothed, bride, fiancée, girlfriend)
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What does Oh Madone mean in Italian?

Madone – This popular Italian American term in the Sopranos is a unique way of saying: Madonna (The Mother of Mary). Goomar – The Sopranos mention Goomar in the series. This refers to a 'mistress' in the show, but it actually means: 'a godmother' or 'an old friend. '
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How do you say friend in Italian slang?

If you want to say “friends” in Italian, you would say either “amici” (male friends or mixed group) or “amiche” (female friends). “Best friends” would be either “migliori amici” (male/mixed) or “migliori amiche” (female).
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How do you respond to come va?

If you are asked “come stai?” or “come va?” and you are fine, then the best way to answer is “bene”. If you feel extremely good, you can also say “molto bene.”
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Do Italians say Perfetto?

Many nouns and adjectives that end in -ct in English take the ending -tto in Italian. This includes words like oggetto (object), architetto (architect) and our “word of the day” perfetto (perfect).
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What is a Cugine?

noun. slang US. A young Italian-American man (usually depreciative).
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What does Fugazi mean in Italian?

Fugazy or fugazi in the sense of “fake” is strongly associated with Italian communities in New York and New Jersey, but has also been more widely adopted through the popularity of the movie Donnie Brasco and through hip-hop.
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What is a Finook?

Noun. finook (plural finooks) (slang, derogatory) Homosexual.
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What language do they speak in Neuchatel?

In 1848, Neuchâtel became a republic and a canton of Switzerland. The official language of Neuchâtel is French.
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What is Neuchâtel known for?

Neuchatel is well known for its watch making, vineyards and of being one of five sites of the Expo 02, the sixth Swiss national exhibition held in summer 2002.
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Is Naples Italy safe?

As of 2020, Naples ranks #95 on Numbeo's World Crime Index by City (ranked most to least dangerous), not far from Rome at #110. That being said, tourists should take precautions to mind their possessions and be wary of being ripped off by tourist scams, as in any tourist destination.
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