casino
mess, chaos, a lot
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ka.ˈzi.no/
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Cultural Note
Originally meaning 'brothel' (casinò with accent = gambling house), 'casino' without accent is ubiquitous Italian slang for 'mess' or 'chaos.' 'Fare casino' means to make a mess or make noise. 'Un casino di...' means 'a ton of...' Mildly vulgar due to its origin but widely accepted.
📝 Example Sentences
Che casino in questa stanza!
What a mess in this room!
C'era un casino di gente al concerto.
There were tons of people at the concert.
Ho fatto un casino con le prenotazioni.
I made a mess of the reservations.