Etymology

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Today it means: Fiat, the Italian automaker. Full definition →

Italian FIAT
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  1. Italian · derived fromFIAT“Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino”
  2. English todayfix it again Tony

Back-formation from Fiat, from Italian FIAT (“Fabbrica Italiana Automobili di Torino”). From the initialism; derives from the commonly perceived frequent breakdowns of Fiat vehicles when used in North America.

Words from the same roots

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