stracciaballe
What does “stracciaballe” mean in English?
It's an insult for someone who's extremely annoying. Literally, it translates to 'ball shredder.'
Literally “ball shredder”
Used directly as an insult, similar to calling someone a 'pain in the ass' in English. It carries a moderate level of rudeness and is typically used in informal contexts.
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Related Italian words
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.
scassapalle
3/5 · VulgarThis refers to someone who is a nuisance or annoys others. Literally, it translates to 'ball breaker.'
bastardo
3/5 · VulgarIt's an insult used to describe someone who is nasty or cruel. The literal translation refers to someone born outside of marriage, which carries a historical stigma.
cagone
3/5 · VulgarThis is an insult for someone who's seen as a coward or easily scared. Literally, it translates to 'person who shits.'
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