Meaning
frankfurter, small sausage
- A short, plump sausage, such as a frankfurter or wiener
- A padded roll or draught excluder shaped like a sausage
In a sentence
Abbiamo grigliato qualche salsicciotto per il pranzo in giardino.
We grilled a few sausages for lunch in the garden.
Vuoi un salsicciotto con la senape dentro il panino?
Do you want a frankfurter with mustard in your bun?
Hanno messo un salsicciotto sotto la porta per bloccare l'aria fredda.
They put a draft excluder under the door to block the cold air.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salsicciotto | masculine · singular |
| salsicciotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- An altered form of salsiccia formed with the suffix -otto.
- Also colloquially used for long, padded foam rolls placed against doors to block drafts.