scassapalle
What does “scassapalle” mean in English?
This refers to someone who is a nuisance or annoys others. Literally, it translates to 'ball breaker.'
Literally “ball breaker”
It's used similarly to calling someone a 'pain in the ass' in English, often in informal settings. The tone can be playful or genuinely frustrated, depending on the context.
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Related Italian words
scassamaroni
3/5 · VulgarIt 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.
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.
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.
stracciapalle
3/5 · VulgarIt refers to a tiresome or annoying person. The literal translation, 'ball shredder,' adds a humorous edge to the annoyance being described.
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