Meaning
skunk
- skunk or polecat (animal known for its foul-smelling spray)
- smelly or unpleasant person (informal, figurative)
In a sentence
C'è una puzzola in giardino che rovista tra i cespugli.
There is a skunk in the garden rummaging through the bushes.
Hai mai visto una puzzola da vicino?
Have you ever seen a skunk up close?
Non avvicinarti a quella puzzola perché potrebbe spruzzare.
Don't go near that skunk because it might spray.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| puzzola | feminine · singular |
| puzzole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Strictly speaking, 'puzzola' refers to the European polecat, but it is routinely used in Italian to translate American skunk.
- Derived from 'puzzare' (to stink).