tonyina

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Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *thunnīna, a derivative of Latin thunnus, from Ancient Greek θύννος (thúnnos). Compare Spanish tonina, toñina.

Pronunciation

Noun

tonyina f (plural tonyines)

  1. tuna
  2. (slang) hit, blow, smack
    Synonyms: atupada, pallissa

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