International word of unknown origin, it means #hello, but also means #bye, and can acquire a multitude of other meanings depending on gesticulation. Used mainly by random people in Italy and by gay community in the rest of the world.
by eglidisseallautista March 02, 2018
Something an Italian would say to an Italian, or that a non Italian would say to an Italian, or that an Italian would say to a non Italian, but not something a non Italian would say to another non Italian.
Frank- Ciao.
Richie- You might have spent a lot of time with the Italians Frank, but they're not your people, neither are the micks. Saying Ciao to me isn't progress, I'm wondering why you're talking like that, and if I'm going to have to start talking weird to be speaking your language too.
Richie- You might have spent a lot of time with the Italians Frank, but they're not your people, neither are the micks. Saying Ciao to me isn't progress, I'm wondering why you're talking like that, and if I'm going to have to start talking weird to be speaking your language too.
by Solid Mantis April 10, 2021
when a character is beheaded during a video game of movie, its appropriate to say "ciao head".
ciao in this case is "bye" in italian.
there are also other variations of this term, such as saying " ciao social life" when you can't go out, or saying " ciao gravity" when a person levitates.
ciao in this case is "bye" in italian.
there are also other variations of this term, such as saying " ciao social life" when you can't go out, or saying " ciao gravity" when a person levitates.
by nickybabi September 30, 2009
A delectable sandwich made by the finest kitchen on Prospect St., updated for the culinary standards of Alabama
"Hey, have you completed the menu challenge?" "Nah, the only thing I have left is the Alabama Ciao."
by alabama-food-critic February 06, 2020
Temporary goodbye when the occasion is that it is time to eat. Similar to “Ciao for now” typically used for any other temporary goodbye.
Gosh, that’s crozy! You don’t say. Well, my stomach is growling, time to strap on the feed bag. Now for ciao!
by carleaux August 16, 2022