groupetto

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A form of gruppetto — Synonym of autobus (“a large group of cyclists who have fallen behind the peloton (“main group of riders”) in a race”).

OriginItalian grupetto →
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Meanings

noungroupetto (plural groupetti or groupettos)

plural groupetti · plural groupettos

  1. alternativecycle racingentertainmentAlternative form of gruppetto.

    I used to be a master of the groupetto, but it has been many years since I’ve been forced to ride in a bona fide, terminally dropped group. It’s strange to be back. Riding in the groupetto requires a different mentality and skill set.

    2005, Bradley McGee, Riding in the Groupetto

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
autobus

Origin

  1. Italiangrupetto
  2. Englishgroupetto

Alteration of Italian grupetto after group.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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