rompipalle
What does “rompipalle” mean in English?
It's a vulgar insult for someone who is a persistent nuisance or annoyance. Literally, it translates to 'ball breaker.'
Literally “ball breaker”
You'd use it like 'dickhead' or 'pain in the ass' in English, aimed directly at someone who's being bothersome. It's considered a bit stronger than its less intense counterpart, 'rompiballe,' and is mostly used in Italy.
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Related Italian words
rompicoglioni
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to someone who is a persistent nuisance or a pain in the arse. Literally, it translates to 'testicle breaker', which gives a sense of annoyance.
rompiballe
2/5 · CoarseThis refers to someone who is a nuisance or really annoying. The literal translation is 'ball breaker,' which adds a bit of edge to it.
rompicazzo
4/5 · StrongThis refers to someone who is extremely annoying or bothersome. The literal translation, 'penis breaker,' adds a stronger sexual connotation to the annoyance.
cazzone
3/5 · VulgarIt's a vulgar insult used to call someone a fool or idiot. Literally, it translates to 'large penis.'
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