Meaning
burnt out, crazy
- mentally exhausted, worn out, burnt out
- unhinged, eccentric, crazy
In a sentence
Dopo tre settimane di esami senza pausa sono completamente scoppiato.
After three weeks of exams without a break, I am completely burnt out.
Quel tipo è davvero scoppiato, fa discorsi senza senso.
That guy is really unhinged; he talks nonsense.
Non vedi che sei troppo scoppiata per guidare stasera?
Can't you see you're too exhausted to drive tonight?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| scoppiato | masculine · singular |
| scoppiata | feminine · singular |
| scoppiati | masculine · plural |
| scoppiate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common in spoken Italian to describe overtired or eccentric people.
- Originates as the past participle of 'scoppiare' (to burst, explode).