Meaning
braggart, show-off
- A person who boasts or behaves in an arrogant, swaggering way.
- A bully or loud person pretending to be tough.
In a sentence
Smettila di fare il gradasso con tutti.
Stop showing off in front of everyone.
Quel gradasso parla tanto ma non conclude mai nulla.
That braggart talks a lot but never achieves anything.
Perché fai sempre il gradasso quando ci sono gli altri?
Why do you always act like a tough guy when others are around?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gradasso | masculine · singular |
| gradassi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used to criticize someone bragging or pretending to be brave.
- Frequently paired with the verb 'fare': 'fare il gradasso' (to act like a tough guy/show-off).