Meaning
guy, someone, so-and-so
- guy, fellow, someone
In a sentence
C'è un tizio alla porta che ti cerca.
There's a guy at the door looking for you.
Chi è quel tizio con la giacca rossa?
Who's that guy in the red jacket?
Non ho mai visto quel tizio al bar.
I've never seen that guy at the bar.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tizio | masculine · singular |
| tizi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal and slightly dismissive. Avoid it in formal writing or when you need to sound respectful.
- Use tizio for a man; pair it with caio and sempronio in examples meaning 'so-and-so' or 'Tom, Dick, and Harry.'
- Unlike uno or qualcuno, tizio often suggests you don't know or don't care who the person is.