Meaning
rascal, crook
- a dishonest, deceitful, or untrustworthy person; a rogue or crook
In a sentence
Quel furfante ha cercato di vendermi un biglietto falso.
That crook tried to sell me a fake ticket.
Tuo figlio è un piccolo furfante sempre pronto a scherzare.
Your son is a little rascal who is always ready to joke around.
Non fidarti mai delle parole di quel furfante.
Never trust the words of that rogue.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| furfante | masculine · singular |
| furfanti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Historically used for criminals; today often used playfully for mischievous children.
- Takes masculine articles; the feminine form 'furfante' exists but is rare.