Meaning
shorty, little guy
- an affectionate or informal term for a small child or a short person
In a sentence
Il piccoletto si è addormentato subito dopo cena.
The little guy fell asleep right after dinner.
Quel piccoletto gioca a calcio meglio di tutti noi.
That little guy plays soccer better than all of us.
Dove hai nascosto il pallone, piccoletto?
Where did you hide the ball, little guy?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| piccoletto | masculine · singular |
| piccoletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: used affectionately or teasingly; context determines if it sounds affectionate or mildly cheeky.
- Diminutive of 'piccolo'. Feminine is 'piccoletta'.