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garibaldi

A kind of jacket worn by women.

ɡæɹɪˈbældiCurrent147 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

A bright yellow/orange damselfish, of the genus , from the seas of southern California.

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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK

(British) a biscuit consisting of currants squashed between layers of flaky pastry.

Origin: The jacket is named after Italian patriot Giuseppe Garibaldi, who wore a red shirt of similar appearance. The biscuit is also named after Garibaldi. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Garibaldi means: a biscuit consisting of currants squashed between layers of flaky pastry.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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garibaldi means: a biscuit consisting of currants squashed between layers of flaky pastry.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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  • “Feed: "PetaPixel" By: Kate Garibaldi on Monday, May 4, 2026”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Feed: "PetaPixel" By: Kate Garibaldi on Tuesday, May 5, 2026”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I'm just going to assume this is from a timeline where Garibaldi conquered Canada.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I am partial to the odd Garibaldi (dead fly biscuit).”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

A kind of jacket worn by women.

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  • “it is so funny that both the Union and the Confederacy had Garibaldi units”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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