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.

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.

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