Meaning
sniper, sharpshooter
- A marksman who shoots at people from a concealed position
- Figuratively, a person who launches hidden, targeted attacks or criticisms
In a sentence
Un cecchino era nascosto sul tetto dell'edificio abbandonato.
A sniper was hidden on the roof of the abandoned building.
I soldati hanno individuato la posizione del cecchino prima dell'attacco.
The soldiers located the sniper's position before the attack.
Con la sua precisione da cecchino, non sbaglia mai una previsione.
With sniper-like precision, he never misses a prediction.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cecchino | masculine · singular |
| cecchini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Originates from 'Cecco Beppe', popular nickname for Emperor Franz Joseph I.
- In Italian parliamentary jargon, 'franchi tiratori' is often preferred to 'cecchini'.