guardone
What does “guardone” mean in English?
It refers to someone who is a voyeur or a peeping Tom, implying they watch others inappropriately. Literally, it means 'person who watches.'
Literally “person who watches”
It's a derogatory term aimed at someone exhibiting creepy behavior, similar to calling someone a 'perv' in English. It's more of an accusation than a general insult.
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