Meaning · adjective
dirty, filthy
- physically very dirty or messy
- lewd, foul-mouthed, or sexually indecent
In a sentence
Guarda come ti sei ridotto, piccolo sporcaccione!
Look at the mess you've made, you little grub!
Quel tipo sporcaccione continua a fare commenti sgradevoli a tutte le colleghe.
That lewd guy keeps making unpleasant comments to all the female colleagues.
Non essere sporcaccione, lavati subito le mani prima di toccare il cibo.
Don't be filthy, wash your hands right now before touching the food.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sporcaccione | masculine · singular |
| sporcacciona | feminine · singular |
| sporcaccioni | masculine · plural |
| sporcaccione | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: can be used playfully with messy kids, but sharply when rebuking lewd behavior.
- Very frequently used as a noun: 'uno sporcaccione' (a dirty/lewd person).