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È un orso

Meaning: Gruff, anti-social, and impossible to approach — they growl when spoken to and hibernate from company.

Language: Italian

Literally: They're a bear

Category: Insult

Origin: Italian; bears are the universal symbol of antisocial grumpiness.

More compliments & insults — Insult

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  • 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.
  • Dickkopf — A pig-headed, unyielding person — their skull is so thick no new idea can penetrate it.
  • 空気が読めない (kūki ga yomenai) — Completely oblivious to the unspoken social mood — the person who kills the atmosphere wi…

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.

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