"jadrool" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jadrools [plural]
Etymology: From Italian cidrule, a dialectal form of cetriolo (“fool”, literally “cucumber”). Mostly like "citrullo" (cucumber), that is meant to be understood as "not exceptionally smart". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|cidrule}} Italian cidrule Head templates: {{en-noun}} jadrool (plural jadrools)
  1. (slang, US, Italian American) A loser; a bum. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: chadrool

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