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Italian

stronzo

/ˈstron.tso/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,709

Meaning

jerk, bastard, asshole

  • A despicable, mean, or obnoxious person (insult).
  • A piece of excrement (literal, less common).

In a sentence

Quel tipo è proprio uno stronzo, non saluta mai.

That guy is a real jerk, he never says hello.

Non fare lo stronzo con tua sorella!

Don't be an asshole to your sister!

Mi ha mentito e si è comportato da stronzo.

He lied to me and behaved like a bastard.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
stronzomasculine · singular
stronzimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Vulgar: avoid in polite company.
  • Feminine equivalent is 'stronza'. Very frequent insult among native speakers.

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