schermaglia

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Italian

Etymology

From scherma +‎ -aglia.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /skerˈmaʎ.ʎa/
  • Rhymes: -aʎʎa
  • Hyphenation: scher‧mà‧glia

Noun

schermaglia f (plural schermaglie)

  1. skirmish, controversy
    Synonyms: battibecco, scaramuccia, disputa, zuffa
  2. alternation of advances and resistances during courtship; flirtation, dalliance
    • 2020 September 24, Massimo Basile, “In fila per gli ultimi saldi da Century 21: l'icona pop della moda newyorkese fa bancarotta per il Covid ”, in la Repubblica:
      Lei, intenta a scegliersi un vestitino estivo a fiori, porta avanti la schermaglia amorosa.
      She, intent on choosing a little floral summer dress for herself, carries out amorous courtship.