Meaning
boor, lout
- A rude, ill-mannered, uncouth person.
In a sentence
Quel ragazzo è un vero cafone: non saluta mai nessuno.
That guy is a real boor: he never greets anyone.
Non fare il cafone a tavola, usa le posate!
Don't be a lout at the table, use your cutlery!
È stata così cafona da insultare il cameriere davanti a tutti.
She was so uncouth that she insulted the waiter in front of everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cafone | masculine · singular |
| cafoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: mildly derogatory term for an ill-mannered person.
- Feminine form is 'cafona'; can also be used as an adjective ('un comportamento cafone').