Che rompiscatole
Meaning: What an insufferable pest — someone who endlessly pesters and never lets you be.
Language: Italian
Literally: What a box-breaker
Category: Insult
Origin: Italian rompiscatole is a mild, everyday term for an annoying person; commonly used by children and grandmothers alike.
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More Italian compliments & insults
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- Sei un salame — You're a clumsy, dopey softie — said with a smile.
- Sei in gamba — You're sharp, capable, and on the ball.
- Sei un tesoro — You're a darling — precious to have around.
- Testa di rapa — A blockhead who isn't thinking.
- Sei una forza della natura — You're unstoppable — your energy and drive are bigger than any obstacle.
From our tongue twisters
- Chi è Ciccio Capece? Ciccio Capece è un capocaccia che caccia con la cacciaballa. — A 'c/ci/ccia' onslaught — Italian's hard and soft c in the same sentence, non-stop.
- Sopra la panca la capra campa, sotto la panca la capra crepa. — A beloved 'c' / 'p' rhythm trap.
- Trentatré trentini entrarono a Trento tutti e trentatré trotterellando. — An unbroken stampede of 'tr' and 't'.