scassamaroni
What does “scassamaroni” mean in English?
It refers to an irritating person or thing, someone who really gets on your nerves. The literal translation is 'ball breaker,' which adds a bit of edge to it.
Literally “ball breaker”
You'd use it similarly to calling someone a 'pain in the ass' in English. It's informal and can be used in a light-hearted or more serious context, depending on your tone.
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