Meaning
swot, nerd, grind
- a student who studies obsessively to get top marks; swot, nerd, grind
In a sentence
A scuola tutti lo consideravano un secchione perché prendeva sempre dieci.
At school everyone considered him a nerd because he always got straight tens.
Sei davvero un secchione o hai solo studiato ieri sera?
Are you really a swot or did you just study last night?
Non fare il secchione ed esci con noi questo fine settimana!
Don't be a nerd, come out with us this weekend!
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| secchione | masculine · singular |
| secchioni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: common schoolyard slang, slightly derogatory though often used playfully.
- Female form is 'secchiona', plural 'secchione' (identical to the feminine singular 'secchiona' plural).