Meaning
junk, clutter
- an object of little value; (in plural) junk, knick-knacks, odds and ends
In a sentence
La cantina è piena di vecchie cianfrusaglie da buttare via.
The cellar is full of old junk to throw away.
Ha comprato qualche cianfrusaglia al mercatino delle pulci.
She bought a few knick-knacks at the flea market.
Dovremmo liberare questa stanza da tutte queste cianfrusaglie.
We should clear this room of all this junk.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cianfrusaglia | feminine · singular |
| cianfrusaglie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural: 'cianfrusaglie' (junk, knick-knacks).
- Often refers to worthless items gathered in attics, drawers, or flea markets.