Meaning
bunch, gang
- A tight-knit group of friends or companions, often engaging in playful mischief.
In a sentence
Tutta la combriccola si è riunita al bar per festeggiare il compleanno di Marco.
The whole gang gathered at the bar to celebrate Marco's birthday.
Che cosa state combinando tu e la tua solita combriccola?
What are you and your usual crew up to?
Non frequento più quella combriccola perché abbiamo preso strade diverse.
I don't hang out with that crowd anymore because we went our separate ways.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| combriccola | feminine · singular |
| combriccole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: usually affectionate or slightly playful, occasionally mildly pejorative.
- Often used in the phrase 'allegra combriccola'.