Meaning
cuckold, bastard
- A person (typically a man) whose partner has been unfaithful.
- A heavy insult directed at someone, akin to 'bastard' or 'scumbag'.
In a sentence
Quel cornuto lo sa benissimo che sua moglie lo tradisce.
That cuckold knows very well that his wife is cheating on him.
Un automobilista arrabbiato gli ha urlato 'cornuto!' dal finestrino.
An angry driver shouted 'bastard!' at him out the window.
Non chiamarlo cornuto se non vuoi iniziare una rissa.
Don't call him a bastard unless you want to start a fight.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cornuto | masculine · singular |
| cornuti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
- Often accompanied in Italy by the hand horn gesture ('fare le corna').