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Umarell (en.wikipedia.org)

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Umarell (Italian spelling of the Bolognese Emilian word umarèl, Emilian pronunciation: [umaˈrɛːl]; plural umarî) are men of retirement age who spend their time watching construction sites, especially roadworks – stereotypically with hands clasped behind their back and offering unrequested advice to the workers.[1] Its literal meaning is "little man" (also umaréin).[2] The term is employed as lighthearted mockery or self-deprecation.

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[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

how did you find this article?

[–] klu9@piefed.social 3 points 3 days ago

I heard about umarelli recently on the podcast No Such Thing as a Fish.

[–] macroplastic@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Saw it linked elsewhere!