Meaning
tramp, ragamuffin
- a person who wears ragged or dirty clothes; a beggar or tramp
In a sentence
Non puoi presentarti al colloquio vestito come uno straccione.
You can't show up to the interview dressed like a ragamuffin.
Quel ragazzo sembra uno straccione, ma in realtà è ricchissimo.
That guy looks like a tramp, but he is actually very wealthy.
Perché lo tratti come uno straccione qualunque?
Why are you treating him like just any old beggar?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| straccione | masculine · singular |
| straccioni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: can be derogatory when used as an insult.
- Feminine form is 'stracciona'. Derived from 'straccio' (rag).