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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdoccia
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈdɔt.tʃa/
"Ho bisogno di fare una doccia calda."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A device or apparatus for washing out a body cavity, particularly the vagina, with a jet of water or medicated solution.
"Her doctor advised her against using a vaginal douche because it can disrupt the natural bacterial balance." - 2
An obnoxious, contemptible, or disagreeable person (often used as a general derogatory slang term).
"He acted like a total douche when he cut in front of everyone waiting in line."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French noun 'douche' (bath, shower), which traces back to the Italian 'doccia' (conduit, water pipe) and the Latin 'ductia' (leading, conducting). The term entered the English language in the 19th century initially referring to a jet or stream of water directed at a body part for medical or hygienic purposes, later evolving to include colloquial slang usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Douche" is said worldwide
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douche
Transliteration: /duʃ/
"Elle prend une douche fraîche chaque matin."
Dusche
Transliteration: /ˈdʊʃə/
"Nach dem Sport nehme ich eine kalte Dusche."
doccia
Transliteration: /ˈdɔt.tʃa/
"Ho bisogno di fare una doccia calda."
ducha
Transliteration: /ˈdu.tʃa/
"Me gusta tomar una ducha antes de dormir."
ducha
Transliteration: /ˈdu.ʃɐ/
"A água da ducha está muito quente."
फव्वारा
Transliteration: phavvara
"उसने सुबह एक ठंडा फव्वारा लिया।"
淋浴
Transliteration: línyù
"我喜欢在早上洗个淋浴。"
샤워
Transliteration: syawoeo
"운동 후에 시원하게 샤워를 했다."
シャワー
Transliteration: shawā
"朝にシャワーを浴びるとすっきりします。"
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