Meaning
dead loss, klutz
- an inept, clumsy, or useless person, especially at games, sports, or practical tasks
In a sentence
Sono una schiappa a tennis, non riesco mai a colpire la palla.
I'm hopeless at tennis, I can never hit the ball.
Anche se si allena ogni giorno, resta comunque una schiappa.
Even though he trains every day, he's still a klutz.
Non fare la schiappa e prova a risolvere l'esercizio da solo!
Don't be a wimp and try to solve the exercise on your own!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schiappa | feminine · singular |
| schiappe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: colloquial, mildly teasing but not obscene.
- Invariable in gender: always feminine ('una schiappa'), even when referring to a man.
- Plural is 'schiappe'.