Introduction to Italian Slang If you’re planning to live or travel in Italy, you might find it helpful to know what people are saying – much of which is not in polite phrasebooks! And sometimes it helps to be able to fire a few juicy phrases of your own. Select a letter above to...
Gnocco / GnoccaSuper attractiveThis is a slang term used by young Italians to compliment a friend who is attractive. For example:“Sei proprio una gnocca stasera, Anna!”(You’re super attractive tonight, Anna!). Attenzione!Just a heads up: it’s best to use the word “gnocca” or “gn...
“It’s an orgasmic experience, a ritual that ignites passionate sex. The heat and volcanic beat get into your blood and trigger this sexual vibe in the air. The volcano is alive, we call it “Iddu” (him), and he’s guilty of turning folks on. He’s a naughty boy.” Stromboli’...
Called Dritto by its speakers, the jargon of Travellers can be considerate one of the most extensive and ancient jargons spoken in Italy. It is a continuation of the Italian historical slang, commonly known as ‘Furbesco’, which has been spoken by Travellers, thieves, tradesmen, and showmen...
‘perfect English”. He has a Dublin accent as well and knows Dublin slang, as Alessandro “taught him”. Alessandro is proud of teaching him Dublin English, and has no prescriptive or negative attitudes when it comes to IrE and doesn’t expect his cousin to be negatively perceived for ...
IrE seems to be the unmarked variety for her. She feels Ireland is home. Alessandro talks about his cousin who, by dint of coming to Dublin, has ‘perfect English”. He has a Dublin accent as well and knows Dublin slang, as Alessandro “taught him”. Alessandro is proud of teaching ...