zingaro
Americannoun
PLURAL
zingarinoun
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Origin of zingaro
First recorded in 1610–20; from Italian zingaro, zingano; Tzigane ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Izzi Zingaro’s layup to open the fourth quarter pulled the Cyclones within 52-49 but they went scoreless for the next 6:17, missing five shots with five turnovers as the Longhorns increased the defensive pressure.
From Seattle Times
However, Brescia was recently given a suspended sentence of a partial stadium closure after its fans shouted “zingaro” _ or “Gypsy” _ at Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic, a Bosnia international who is white.
From Seattle Times
Brescia fans reportedly chanted “zingaro” — or “gypsy” — at Pjanic, a Bosnia international who is white.
From Seattle Times
The access to former major league stars was a big draw for many fans who frequently attended games this year, said Jen Zingaro, a Mets fan from nearby Liverpool.
From New York Times
Italian paper La Stampa quoted one evacuated tourist, Stella Belliotti, as saying: "We fled in swimwear and slippers. Our apartment was engulfed in flames. They were right above us. I took my daughter and I went to the beach. They made us go on the boats that go around Zingaro. First women and children, and then the others."
From BBC
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