È un mammone
Meaning: An overgrown man who can't make a decision without his mother — the Italian archetype of arrested development.
Language: Italian
Literally: He's a big mama's boy
Category: Insult
Origin: From mamma; one of Italy's most recognisable cultural characters.
More compliments & insults — Insult
- Che piagnucolone — A relentless crybaby who finds something to complain about in every situation.
- È un orso — Gruff, anti-social, and impossible to approach — they growl when spoken to and hibernate…
- Faulpelz — A lazybones — someone who lounges around and avoids any effort, as warm and inert as a fu…
- Griesgram — A perpetual grump who radiates dissatisfaction and sucks the joy out of every room.
- Pantoffelheld — A man who is only bold and brave at home — a henpecked pushover who bluster turns into a…
- Schlauberger — A know-it-all smartass who never misses a chance to show off their cleverness.
More Italian compliments & insults
- Sei un fenomeno — You're amazing — exceptionally good at what you do.
- 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 idioms
- mettersi al passo con i tempi — To keep up with current events or modernize one's knowledge and habits.
- battere la grancassa — To advertise or publicize something widely and loudly; to spread news or promote somethin…
- far battere il cuore — To cause someone to worry or to stir romantic feelings in someone.