cazzone
What does “cazzone” mean in English?
It's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. Literally, it translates to 'large penis.'
Literally “large penis”
You'd use it like calling someone a 'dickhead' in English, often aimed directly at someone to insult their intelligence. It's not the harshest insult, but it definitely carries some weight.
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Related Italian words
cazzimma
3/5 · VulgarThis term refers to a kind of malicious cleverness or ruthless cunning, often with a sense of admiration for the skill involved. It's a Neapolitan slang that captures a certain shrewdness in getting what one wants, even at the expense of others.
cazzata
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to nonsense, a stupid act, or something trivial. It's often used to dismiss something as foolish or unimportant.
minchione
3/5 · VulgarIt's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. The term is related to 'minchia', which has its own vulgar connotations.
picio
3/5 · VulgarIt's a northern Italian insult referring to someone as a fool or idiot. Literally, it means 'penis,' but that's not how it's used in context.
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