What ethnic or even made-up words do you use in your family, that most other people might not know what they mean?
Here are 3 we use - not sure of spelling - I think they are all Italian origin.
agita - means either unspecified stomach upset, or aggravation, as in "stop giving me agita"
Jamoke - a guy, somewhat derogatory, as in "what are those jamokes up to?"
Bundandes - long underwear, as in "it's going to be cold, better put on your bundandes.
I am looking forward to all your responses - I love to learn new words!!