bastian contrario

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Etymology

Literally, “contrary Sebastian”, possibly a direct borrowing from Piedmontese bastian contrari. The namesake of the expression is uncertain.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /baˈstjan konˈtra.rjo/
  • Rhymes: -arjo
  • Hyphenation: ba‧stiàn con‧trà‧rio

Noun

bastian contrario m (plural bastian contrari)

  1. a person who deliberately contradicts someone else or the majority of people, usually out of spite or for the sake of it; a contrarian

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