schivo

See also: schivò

Italian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈski.vo/, [ˈs̪k̟iːvo]
  • Hyphenation: schì‧vo

Etymology 1

Back-formation from schivare.

Adjective

schivo (feminine singular schiva, masculine plural schivi, feminine plural schive)

  1. reluctant
  2. shy
  3. averse to (doing) something
  4. skittish
Derived terms

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the main entry.

Verb

schivo

  1. first-person singular present indicative of schivare
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