Meaning
posh poser, snob
- a pretentious, fashion-obsessed person who acts superior
- (fighetta) a weakling, wimp, or sissy
In a sentence
Non fare il fighetto solo perché hai comprato una giacca firmata.
Don't act like a poser just because you bought a designer jacket.
Quel bar è sempre pieno di fighetti con la puzza sotto il naso.
That bar is always full of snobby posers looking down on everyone.
Smettila di fare la fighetta e aiutami a sollevare questo scatolone!
Stop being a wimp and help me lift this box!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fighetto | masculine · singular |
| fighetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
- Derived from 'figa'; used pejoratively for overly vain, trendy, or affected people.