Meaning
scoundrel, rogue
- mob, rabble
In a sentence
Quel tipo è una canaglia, non fidarti.
That guy is a scoundrel, don't trust him.
Hai visto che canaglia mi ha rubato il posto?
Did you see what a rogue stole my seat?
Ieri quelle canaglie hanno mentito a tutti.
Yesterday those scoundrels lied to everyone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canaglia | feminine · singular |
| canaglie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually insulting but often playful among friends or to children, depending on tone and context.
- Stronger and more personal than furfante; less formal than mascalzone or lestofante.
- Commonly used as a singular insult: Che canaglia! The plural is canaglie.