mondo

Definitions


[ˈmɒndəʊ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- used in reference to something very striking or remarkable of its kind (often in conjunction with a pseudo-Italian adjective)
(e.g: I think it's going to be mondo weirdo this year, Andy)


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: from Italian Mondo Cane, literally ‘dog's world’, the title of a film (1961) depicting bizarre behaviour


[ˈmɒndəʊ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- very striking or remarkable
(e.g: listen to the mondo autotune with the quick correction time on it)


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: from Italian Mondo Cane, literally ‘dog's world’, the title of a film (1961) depicting bizarre behaviour




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