Meaning
lovebird, little pigeon
- A lovebird; a person in an affectionate couple (almost always plural)
- A young or little pigeon
In a sentence
Guardate quei due piccioncini che si tengono per mano.
Look at those two lovebirds holding hands.
Smettetela di fare i piccioncini davanti a tutti!
Stop acting like lovebirds in front of everyone!
I piccioncini hanno già prenotato le vacanze insieme?
Have the lovebirds already booked their holidays together?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| piccioncino | masculine · singular |
| piccioncini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: almost universally used in the plural 'piccioncini' to tease a romantic couple.
- Diminutive of 'piccione' formed with suffix '-ino'.