Meaning
henchman, goon
- a low-ranking subordinate who carries out orders, often dishonest or violent
In a sentence
Il boss della mafia ha mandato i suoi scagnozzi a minacciarlo.
The mafia boss sent his henchmen to threaten him.
Nel film il protagonista riesce a sconfiggere tutti gli scagnozzi.
In the film, the protagonist manages to defeat all the goons.
Non voglio parlare con un semplice scagnozzo, voglio il capo.
I don't want to talk to a mere henchman; I want the boss.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scagnozzo | masculine · singular |
| scagnozzi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derogatory term; commonly found in crime stories, movies, and informal political commentary.