Meaning
joker, prankster
- joker, prankster, person who loves playing tricks or teasing
In a sentence
Mio fratello è un burlone che adora fare scherzi a tutti.
My brother is a prankster who loves playing jokes on everyone.
Smettila di fare il burlone quando dobbiamo discutere di questioni serie!
Stop acting like a joker when we need to discuss serious matters!
Qualche burlone ha nascosto le chiavi dell'ufficio per prenderci in giro.
Some prankster hid the office keys to tease us.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| burlone | masculine · singular |
| burloni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from 'burla' (prank) with the augmentative suffix '-one'.
- The feminine equivalent is 'burlona'.