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It means both hello and goodbye
Me: oh ciao bro
My friend: wait ur going goodbye
Me: no im saying hello DUHHHHHH
My friend: OHHHHHHH
Ciao by Follow @gdayworld on tiktok December 20, 2019
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italian greeting word, either hello or goodbye
Ciao bella - Hello girlfriend
Ciao bello - goodbye boyfriend
ciao by Anonymous September 11, 2003
originally italian for hello or goodbye now common in southwest US and Mexico for goodbye.
tengo ir, ciao
ciao by granster May 22, 2003
an italian word meaning "goodbye" or "see you later"
Ciao baby!
ciao by SoftVelvet April 13, 2003
What Italians say all day long while riding around on scooters.
(def. according to Eddie Izzard)
"Ciao," said the Roman as he revved his cherry red Vespa's motor.
ciao by Krista January 5, 2004
Ciao was originally an Italian word meaning 'hello' or 'goodbye', but culturally diffused into various European nations with Romance languages.

In the United States, it is commonly used by Spanish-speakers and French-speakers, in addition to Italian-speakers.

When "ciao" is used by Americans, instead of looking sophisticated, they look like retards. So, if you're American.... just don't say it.
Spanish: Bueno, Mamá. Ya me voy. Ciao!
French: Alors, Maman. Je me vais. Ciao!
(OK, Mom. I'm leaving. Bye)

An American saying Ciao: Ciao, darling. I'm a prick because i say 'Ciao' to sound sophisticated
ciao by JJJDDD June 11, 2006