white telephone
The term "white telephone" can refer to a specific genre of Italian films from the Fascist era or be used as slang for a toilet in a humorous context.
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Definition
C2Cinema
(derogatory, historical)A genre of Italian films from the 1930s and 1940s, known for their light comedies and melodramatic plots, often depicting the lives of the wealthy.
Example
- The film critics often dismissed white telephone films for their lack of serious content.
- During the Fascist period, many Italian directors produced white telephone movies.
B2Slang
(informal, humorous)A slang term for a toilet, especially when referring to vomiting.
Example
- After the party, he spent the night talking to the big white telephone.
- I feel so sick, I might need to visit the white telephone soon.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "white telephone":
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