Meaning
chubby, buddy, babe
- a chubby person, especially a child (often friendly or teasing)
- an affectionate term of address like 'honey', 'buddy', or 'mate'
In a sentence
Vieni qui, ciccio, dammi un abbraccio!
Come here, sweetie, give me a hug!
Ehi ciccio, guarda che quella sedia è occupata.
Hey buddy, watch out, that seat is taken.
Da piccolo lo chiamavano tutti ciccio perché era paffuto.
As a child everyone called him chubby because he was plump.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ciccio | masculine · singular |
| cicci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: can be affectionate among friends or family, but calling a stranger 'ciccio' sounds cheeky or patronizing.
- Feminine form is 'ciccia', which also colloquial means 'fat' or 'meat'.