buonamano

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English

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Etymology

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Italian buonamano

Noun

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buonamano (plural buonamanos or buonamani)

  1. In Italian contexts, a tip or gratuity.

Italian

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Etymology

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From buona (good) +‎ mano (hand).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌbwɔ.naˈma.no/
  • Rhymes: -ano
  • Hyphenation: buo‧na‧mà‧no

Noun

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buonamano m (plural buonemani)

  1. (obsolete or northern Italy) tip (sum of money)
    Synonym: mancia