Meaning
hassle, mess, nuisance
- a troublesome or complicated situation; hassle, nuisance
- an obstacle or hindrance that causes awkwardness or bother
In a sentence
Non volevo metterti in questo impiccio burocratico.
I didn't want to get you into this bureaucratic hassle.
Spostati da lì, sei solo d'impiccio!
Move away from there, you're just in the way!
Come faremo a tirarci fuori da questo brutto impiccio?
How will we manage to get ourselves out of this nasty mess?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impiccio | masculine · singular |
| impicci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in spoken everyday Italian; use 'difficoltà' or 'problema' in formal registers.
- The phrase 'togliere dai piedi / d'impiccio' means to get out of the way or out of trouble.