Meaning
idiot, jerk
- an idiot, fool, or jerk (offensive insult)
- a testicle (vulgar anatomical sense)
In a sentence
Quel coglione ha tagliato la strada a tutti.
That idiot cut everyone off.
Non fare il coglione e ascoltami per una volta.
Don't be an idiot and listen to me for once.
Perché ti fidi ancora di quel coglione?
Why do you still trust that jerk?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coglione | masculine · singular |
| coglioni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
- Very common in colloquial speech, often used to express strong annoyance or contempt.