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Bugatti

byoo-GA-tee

Bugatti (noun) means a car made by the French luxury automaker Bugatti, known for high-performance sports and hypercars. Example: “He pulled up to the valet in a bright blue Bugatti.”

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A car made by the French luxury automaker Bugatti, known for high-performance sports and hypercars.
"He pulled up to the valet in a bright blue Bugatti."
"Collectors pay millions for a vintage Bugatti."

How to use Bugatti

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA very expensive, high-performance car brand.

Word forms

Bugattis plural, Bugattis plural

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Etymology

From the surname of Italian-born founder Ettore Bugatti, who established the car company in France in 1909.

Origin: Italian · First attested 1909

Class of 1909 Bugatti joined the language around 1909.
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Bugatti” mean?

The word “Bugatti” means a car made by the French luxury automaker Bugatti, known for high-performance sports and hypercars. In plain terms, a very expensive, high-performance car brand.

How do you pronounce “Bugatti”?

“Bugatti” is pronounced byoo-GA-tee (/ˈbjuːˈɡæti/ in IPA).

How do you use “Bugatti” in a sentence?

Here is “Bugatti” used in a sentence: “He pulled up to the valet in a bright blue Bugatti.”

What part of speech is “Bugatti”?

“Bugatti” is a noun.

Where does the word “Bugatti” come from?

The word “Bugatti” dates back to around 1909 and comes from Italian. From the surname of Italian-born founder Ettore Bugatti, who established the car company in France in 1909.

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