Vaffanculo!
Fuck off!
Language note: Derived from 'va' (go) + 'a fare in culo' (literally, 'to do it in the ass').
Culture note: A very strong expression, often used in heated arguments.
Context: Marco's best friend keeps pestering him about his weekend plans after he's repeatedly asked for some space.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vaffanculo
[vahf-fahn-KOO-loh]
F*** off
A very strong way to tell someone to get lost.
Dopo che mi ha insultato, gli ho detto: 'Vaffanculo!'
After he insulted me, I told him: 'F*** off!'
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