Italian slang
Gastrofighetto is a slang word that means “a person who is overly particular and pretentious about gourmet food and dining”.
| Origin | From gastro (prefix meaning “of the stomach”) + fighetto (show off, snob) |
| Pronunciation | /ɡastrofiˈɡɛtto/ |
Examples
| I gastrofighetti adorano postare foto dei loro piatti sui social. | Foodie snobs love posting pictures of their dishes on social media. |
| È un vero gastrofighetto, sempre in cerca del ristorante più alla moda. | He’s a real foodie snob, always looking for the trendiest restaurant. |
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