ntreda'
Maltese
Alternative forms
- intreda' (after a consonant, mostly also after a pause)
- ntrada', intrada' (rarer byform)
Etymology
From reda' (“to suck”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /nˈtrɛda/
Verb
ntreda' (imperfect jintreda')
- (intransitive, informal) to kiss passionately; to French-kiss; to snog
Usage notes
- The related reda' also has a vulgar sense “to perform fellatio”, but there is a clear distinction between both verbs and ntreda' appears not to be particularly vulgar.