Meaning
foolish, dodgy
- foolish, senseless, or ill-advised
- shady, dodgy, or disreputable
In a sentence
È stata un'idea balorda quella di uscire durante la bufera di neve.
It was a foolish idea to go out during the snowstorm.
Non dovresti frequentare quei balordi che bivaccano sempre vicino alla stazione.
You shouldn't hang out with those shady characters who always loiter near the station.
Non capisco perché tu abbia fatto un gesto così balordo e rischioso.
I don't understand why you made such a senseless and risky move.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| balordo | masculine · singular |
| balorda | feminine · singular |
| balordi | masculine · plural |
| balorde | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in casual speech to describe silly ideas or shady characters.
- Frequently used as a noun ('un balordo') meaning a petty criminal or troublemaker.