Meaning · adjective
snotty-nosed, bratty
- having a runny nose (literally, of a child)
- childishly bratty, immature, or insolent
In a sentence
Non farti prendere in giro da quel ragazzo moccioso e insolente.
Don't let yourself be mocked by that bratty, insolent boy.
Quel bambino moccioso piangeva perché voleva un altro gelato.
That snotty-nosed kid was crying because he wanted another ice cream.
Chi è quel ragazzino moccioso che suona sempre al campanello?
Who is that bratty kid who keeps ringing the doorbell?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| moccioso | masculine · singular |
| mocciosa | feminine · singular |
| mocciosi | masculine · plural |
| mocciose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: mildly derogatory toward unruly children or immature youngsters.
- Very frequently used as a masculine or feminine noun: 'un moccioso' (a brat).