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Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

Cinque contro uno

English translation:

male masturbation

Added to glossary by Fiona McBrearty
Sep 8, 2008 11:25
15 yrs ago
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Italian term

Cinque contro uno

Italian to English Other Media / Multimedia
Am translating a profile for a skier where they have to state their likes and dislikes (along with various other details on their personalities)
Next to the question "A stupidity?" (i.e. something you think is stupid), he has written "Cinque contro uno"
I think it's some kind of on-line thing (forum, social network??) but don't know for sure. Any ideas??
Proposed translations (English)
3 +3 male masturbation
4 +1 pocket billiards
4 pocket hockey

Discussion

Grey Drane (X) Sep 8, 2008:
Euphemisms I can't think of anything better than the "salami" expression, but it's a shame that it loses the sports reference of the Italian, given that it's an interview of a sports personality.

Hmmm... "pocket hockey" maybe?

~G
Grey Drane (X) Sep 8, 2008:
Actually, now that you mention it, I have heard that expression fairly recently. Almost certainly it refers to five fingers and one... well, you know. ;)
Fiona McBrearty (asker) Sep 8, 2008:
because I saw a video on youtube entitled "cinque contre uno". Mind you, it was a bit dodgy as it showed a guy masturbating... A member who so far wishes to remain anonymous has suggested that that is actually what it means (italian slang)
Grey Drane (X) Sep 8, 2008:
Could you provide more context? For example, what makes you think it refers to something online?

Proposed translations

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15 mins
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male masturbation

Hello Fiona

when I was a teenager, "cinque contro uno" was a funny way to refer to male masturbation (as in the five fingers against... well, you know). Online you will find several references to this use of the phrase.

Clearly you will have to choose an equally funny expression... I don't think I can help you with that :-)


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Note added at 22 mins (2008-09-08 11:47:19 GMT)
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Very.... pictorial indeed! :-)

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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-09-08 14:17:23 GMT)
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here are a few more slang terms:

http://nowscape.com/mast/slang_mast.htm

WARNING: CONTENT MAY BE OFFENSIVE! :-)
Note from asker:
Thanks guys for your precious input! :) May I eloquently suggest "slapping the salami" then?
Wow, there are indeed an astonishing variety of terms on that website. I shall be spoilt for choice!
Peer comment(s):
agree Grey Drane (X) : as a guy, I can confirm this. ;)
1 min
Thank you Grey :-) I was hesitant to post this at first, since I thought it was on the verge of being offensive... But Fiona reassured me it is not!
agree Dana Rinaldi : I refrained from replying... but must give my agree to Adele!
13 mins
grazie Dana :-)
agree Valeria Faber : First thingthat came to my mind ("slapping the salami" it's the best!! :-D
1 hr
:-D Grazie Valeria!
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "I think this is the best answer as once you know what it means, you can choose the appropriate translation to suit the context. Thanks!"
2 hrs

pocket hockey

This just came to me as I was posting a discussion entry. It's not a bad option since it maintains the sports reference.

You could also go with a literal translation - "five on one" - but it might require some extra context to get the reference, since it's not as common of an expression in English. Although, according to the Urban Dictionary, it is apparently used.
Reference:

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=five%20on%20one

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+1
2 hrs

pocket billiards

That's what we call it here :)
Peer comment(s):
agree Dana Rinaldi : Really???
9 hrs
Yes !
neutral Grey Drane (X) : Maybe, but it's also the term for just regular old "pool" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_billiards - @Tom LOL. Good point, but maybe too sophisticated for the context?
18 hrs
yes. "She asked the barman for a double entendre, so he gave her one" :)
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