botto

Definitions of botto
  1. noun
    a sudden very loud noise
    synonyms: baccano, bordello, botta, cagnara, casino, chiasso, schiamazzo
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    type of:
    concerto
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  2. noun
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
    synonyms: fuochi, fuoco artificiale, fuoco d'artificio, fuoco pirotecnico
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    types:
    mortaretto, petardo
    firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
    razzo
    sends a firework display high into the sky
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