giallo Meaning & Definition
/ˈdʒaləʊ/
What Does Giallo Mean?
As a noun, giallo means A genre of Italian cinema mixing mystery and thriller with psychological elements. It can also mean A film in this genre.
Giallo in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdʒaləʊ/ |
| Plural | giallos |
Giallo Definition (Noun)
- A genre of Italian cinema mixing mystery and thriller with psychological elements.
- A film in this genre.
Synonyms of Giallo
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Giallo synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
giallo (countable and uncountable, plural giallos or (rare) gialli)
Origin of Giallo
Borrowed from Italian giallo (literally “yellow”), in reference to the yellow covers of a series of mystery novels published by Mondadori from 1929.