Meaning
nest egg, tidy sum
- a small hoard or saved amount of money gathered over time
In a sentence
Ha messo da parte un bel gruzzolo per comprare la casa.
He saved up a nice nest egg to buy the house.
Sei riuscito a risparmiare un gruzzolo questo mese?
Did you manage to save a little sum this month?
Non ha speso tutto lo stipendio e conserva un piccolo gruzzolo.
She didn't spend her entire salary and keeps a little nest egg.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gruzzolo | masculine · singular |
| gruzzoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently paired with verbs like 'mettere da parte' or 'accumulare'.