15 Italian Slang Words and Phrases Everyone Should Know

15 Italian Slang Words and Phrases Everyone Should Know Sign up successful 2. Mollare qualcuno Ouch! Use these Italian slang words when dumping a significant other. Theyre roughly translated to letting  go or releasing someone free. 3. Essere nelle nuvole Italians use this phrase to describe someone who has his or her head in the clouds, or someone whos constantly daydreaming. 4. Ricco sfondato These Italian slang words are used to describe someone whos rich. The phrase literally means “rolling in money.” 5. Veloce come un razzo Similar to the American phrase,fast as lightning, veloce come un razzo  means something or someone that is  as fast as a rocket. 6. Amore a prima vista Was it love at first sight,  or as they say in  Italy  amore a prima vista,  when you met your Italian crush? This is just one example of the dozens of Italian slang words to describe a romantic relationship. Related: Fun and Interesting Facts About Italy 7. Alito puzzolente Ew! You may need to use this Italian slang phrase to notify someone who has  â€œbad breath.” 8. Guastafesta What we know in America  as a Debbie downer, is the Italian slang word, Guastafesta. This is someone whos a spoiler or ruins the party. 9. Basta, basta When your friend is annoying you, shout these Italian slang words which mean  â€œenough is enough. 10. I Malano miau Are you shocked about what happened on last nights episode of Game of Thrones? Use this Italian phrase to  express shock or  amazement. 11. Non fai scumbari When your Italian grandmother wont stop embarrassing you, simply say Non fai scumbari or “Stop embarrassing me.” 12. Pisolino This Italian slang word means afternoon nap, which is very common in Italy. 13. Gufare If you or someone else is  experiencing bad luck, use the Italian slang word, gufare. 14.  Dai Similar to the American saying Come on, Dai is used when you want someone to tag along or do something. It can also be used to say stop it. See Also: Learn the Italian Alphabet 15. Boh The  equivalent  of the American phrase I dont know, Boh is a  quick phrase to say when youre being  indecisive. If you want to make sure youre using these Italian slang words appropriately, practice speaking with a native or an  Italian tutor. The more you use these Italian slang words and phrases in conversation, the better you will become  at speaking Italian. Post Author:  Liz T. Liz T. teaches Italian lessons in Brooklyn, NY.  She is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music with a B.M. in vocal performance and has a graduate certificate in Arts Administration from New York University. Learn more about Liz here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher