Maltese

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Etymology

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From Arabic بُزَيْزة (buzayza), diminutive of بِزّ (bizz). For the loss of initial b- compare Algerian Arabic زيزة (zīza, breast”, also “vulva” and “little boy’s penis).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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żejża f (plural żejżiet)

  1. a woman’s breast
    Synonym: (both breasts collectively) sider

Usage notes

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  • Żejza does not appear to be a particularly vulgar word in Maltese, though sider is the normal choice unless it is necessary to refer to one organ individually.