See Also: Italianism(dictionary)

GI Joe (oh) and Italianism (iou)


GI Joe (oh)



AmE informal a male US soldier, especially during World War II
trademark a type of doll (=a child's toy like a small person) dressed as a male US soldier. A similar doll in the UK is called Action Man .

Italianism (iou)



Italianism noun. L16.
[from Italian + -ISM.]
An Italian practice or characteristic; an Italian expression or idiom. L16.
Italian spirit or taste; attachment to Italian ideas; sympathy with Italy. E19.