bimbo
/ˈbim.bo/
The Italian word for bimbo is bimbo.
The noun bimbo refers to a physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence.
Meaning: physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈbim.bo/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While in English the term is a derogatory slur for a woman, in Italian bimbo is simply the standard word for a 'baby boy' or 'little boy'.
- While English uses 'bimbo' for women, the Italian bimbo is specifically masculine. To refer to a female child, Italians use the word bimba.
- The Italian word bimbo is a diminutive form of bambino, which is used to describe a young child.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are discussing a famous social media influencer.
- MatteoGuarda quanto è bella questa ragazza.Look how beautiful this girl is.
- GiuliaSì, ma sembra proprio una bimbo.Yes, but she seems like a real bimbo.
- MatteoPerché dici così, Giulia?Why do you say that, Giulia?
- GiuliaDice cose senza senso nei suoi video.She says things that make no sense in her videos.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bimbo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bimbo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
