minchiata
What does minchiata mean? minchiata is a Italian moderate that translates to “bullshit, nonsense, stupid thing” in English.
Literal Translation
a dick-thing (from minchia, Sicilian for penis)
Meaning & Usage
01
"bullshit, nonsense, stupid thing"
The Sicilian-origin equivalent of 'cazzata' — something stupid, worthless, or nonsensical. 'Dire minchiate' is to talk nonsense. Originally southern, it's migrated north through pop culture and become understood across Italy, though it still carries a distinctly meridionale flavor.
Examples in the Wild
'Che minchiata!' — what nonsense! 'Non fare minchiate' — don't do anything stupid. Especially common in southern contexts.