Meaning
slap, smack
- a hard slap across the face, usually delivered with an open hand
In a sentence
Gli ha dato un ceffone sonoro durante la lite.
She gave him a loud slap during the argument.
Perché gli hai tirato un ceffone?
Why did you slap him?
Non meriti un ceffone per questo errore.
You don't deserve a slap for this mistake.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ceffone | masculine · singular |
| ceffoni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used in casual speech instead of the more neutral 'schiaffo'.
- Commonly paired with verbs like 'dare' (to give) or 'prendere' (to get).