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secco
/ˈsɛkko/
Dry (wine)
Il vino secco è preferito da molti.
Dry wine is preferred by many.
informal
Dry, especially of wine or humor
Humor secco è il suo stile.
Dry humor is his style.
Often used to describe wine styles or sarcastic humor
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
When describing wine, 'secco' specifically refers to dryness, while for humor, it implies sarcasm or minimalism.
Word Origin
From Latin 'siccus', meaning dry
Usage Notes
Common in wine descriptions and to describe dry humor
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese