κωλοτούμπα

Greek

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Etymology

κωλο- (kolo-, “arse, ass”) +‎ τούμπα (toúmpa, “tumble, somersault”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [koloˈtumba]
  • Hyphenation: κω‧λο‧τού‧μπα

Noun

κωλοτούμπα • (kolotoúmpa) f (plural κολοτούμπες)

  1. (gymnastics) somersault
  2. (figuratively) U-turn, sudden turnabout, volte-face, backflip

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