tozzo
The Italian word for "chunky" is tozzo.
The word tozzo is used as a euphemism to describe someone who is fat, implying a stocky or thick build.
Meaning: euphemism for fat (adj)
Which one should you use?
While tozzo implies a stocky or thick build, grassoccio is a more affectionate or "cute" way to say chubby, often used for children.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective tozzo must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use tozza for feminine nouns. The plural form for feminine nouns is tozze.
Did you know?
- The Italian word tozzo might share a common ancestor with the Catalan word tros, which refers to a piece or a lump.
- In some regional dialects, words similar to tozzo are used to describe things that are short and wide, like a particular type of rustic bread.
- In Italian, the term tozzo is often used to describe inanimate objects, such as a 'thick' candle or a 'stubby' pencil, rather than just people.
Examples in context
- La maglia ha una trama grossa e un aspetto chunky.The sweater has a thick weave and a chunky look.
- È un po' tozzo, ma è simpatico.He is a bit chunky, but he is nice.
- Quel ragazzo è piuttosto tozzo.That boy is quite chunky.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a person they saw at the gym.
- MartinaHai visto quel ragazzo nuovo?Did you see that new guy?
- LorenzoSì, è un tipo un po' tozzo.Yes, he is a bit of a chunky guy.
- MartinaSì, ma sembra molto forte.Yes, but he looks very strong.
- LorenzoÈ vero, ha una bella stazza.That's true, he has a good build.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tozzo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
