ficcanaso
nosy, busybody
Advanced Adjective
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Pronunciation
/fikkaˈnaːzo/
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Cultural Note
'Ficcanaso' literally means 'stick-nose' — someone who sticks their nose into other people's business. In Italian neighborhoods, especially in smaller towns, everyone knowing everyone's business is both a source of comfort and annoyance. The 'ficcanaso' archetype — the nosy neighbor peering from behind curtains — is a staple of Italian comedy and daily life.
📝 Example Sentences
Non fare il ficcanaso, sono affari miei!
Don't be nosy, it's my business!
La vicina è una ficcanaso, sa tutto di tutti.
The neighbor is a busybody, she knows everything about everyone.
Scusa se sembro ficcanaso, ma cosa è successo?
Sorry if I seem nosy, but what happened?
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | ficcanaso |
| masculine_plural | ficcanaso |
| feminine_singular | ficcanaso |
| masculine_singular | ficcanaso |