Meaning
fool, idiot
- a foolish, naive, or gullible person easily tricked by others
In a sentence
Non fare il babbeo: nessuno ti regala niente gratis.
Don't be a fool: nobody gives you anything for free.
Quel babbeo si è fidato di un perfetto sconosciuto.
That idiot trusted a complete stranger.
Hai creduto a quella storia? Sei proprio un babbeo!
You believed that story? You really are a fool!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| babbeo | masculine · singular |
| babbei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: mildly derogatory, conveys gullibility more than malice.
- The feminine form is 'babbea'.