Mario

//ˈmɑɹioʊ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ellipsis of Mario Andretti (“one who drives fast or recklessly”). abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, figuratively
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A male given name from Italian or Spanish.

    "It's-a me! Mario!"

Example

More examples

"Since Mario lied to me, I don't speak to him anymore."

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian and Spanish Mario, both of which coming from Latin Marius.

Related phrases

Mario Andretti

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