Meaning
rascal, rogue
- a mischievous, cheeky child or playful rogue
- a dishonest person or swindler (dated or literary)
In a sentence
Quel piccolo birbante ha nascosto di nuovo le chiavi della macchina.
That little rascal hid the car keys again.
Sei proprio una birbante quando ti metti a fare gli scherzi!
You really are a rascal when you start playing pranks!
Il nonno non riesce a rimproverare quel birbante di suo nipote.
Grandpa cannot bring himself to scold that rascal of a grandson.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| birbante | singular |
| birbanti | plural |
Usage notes
- Often used affectionately toward cheeky kids rather than as a serious insult.