arrabbiata meaning: definition, etymology and quotations

arrabbiata

adj

UK /ˌaɹəˈbjɑːtə/ · US /ˌɑɹəbiˈɑːtə/

Etymology From Italian, feminine of arrabbiato (“angry”) referring to its spiciness; see rabbia (“anger”) for more.

Postpositional, Usually Cooked in a hot, fiery style with garlic, tomatoes, and chili.

noun

Etymology From Italian, feminine of arrabbiato (“angry”) referring to its spiciness; see rabbia (“anger”) for more.

A dish cooked in this style.

We were just trying to keep our heads above water, maybe catch some of the tomatoes they were throwing so we could make some arrabbiata.2005, Jason Anderson, Showbiz, page 116:

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