żejża

Maltese

Etymology

From Arabic بُزَيْزة (buzayza), diminutive of بِزّ (bizz). For the loss of initial b- compare Algerian Arabic زيزة (zīza, “breast”, also “vulva” and “little boy’s penis”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈzɛj.za/

Noun

żejża f (plural żejżiet)

1. a woman’s breast

   Synonym: (both breasts collectively) sider

Usage notes

• Żejza does not appear to be a particularly vulgar word in Maltese, though sider is the normal choice unless it is necessary to refer to one organ individually.