Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mangia-cake

Noun

/ˈmæn.dʒə.keɪk/

Definition

An informal and somewhat derogatory term used to refer to an Italian or Italian-American who is perceived as being dull, unsophisticated, or unrefined.

Examples

Despite being called a mangia-cake, he was proud of his Italian heritage.
Her friends teased her about being a mangia-cake when she would only eat pizza and pasta.

Meaning

Specifically, it implies a person who is overly focused on food or lacks cultural sophistication, often characterized by their simplistic or naive behavior.