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stracciapalle

Italian

3/5 · Vulgar

What does “stracciapalle” mean in English?

It refers to a tiresome or annoying person. The literal translation, 'ball shredder,' adds a humorous edge to the annoyance being described.

Literally “ball shredder”

Sounds like “strah-chee-PAH-leh”
Used as Coarse / informal
How it's used

It's similar to calling someone a 'pain in the ass' in English, often used informally and with a somewhat mocking tone.

How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar

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Related Italian words

stracciaballe

3/5 · Vulgar

It's an insult for someone who's extremely annoying. Literally, it translates to 'ball shredder.'

scassapalle

3/5 · Vulgar

This refers to someone who is a nuisance or annoys others. Literally, it translates to 'ball breaker.'

rompiballe

2/5 · Coarse

This 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 · Strong

This refers to someone who is extremely annoying or bothersome. The literal translation, 'penis breaker,' adds a stronger sexual connotation to the annoyance.
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