tipo
like, kind of, this guy/girl
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈti.po/
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Cultural Note
Just as English speakers overuse 'like,' young Italians overuse 'tipo' as a filler word meaning 'like' or 'kind of.' It also means 'guy/dude' when referring to a person ('quel tipo' = that guy). The feminine 'tipa' means 'girl/chick.' Very informal and a hallmark of youth speech.
📝 Example Sentences
Era tipo mezzanotte quando siamo usciti.
It was like midnight when we went out.
C'era questo tipo che ci guardava.
There was this guy who was watching us.
Voglio fare tipo una festa a sorpresa.
I want to do like a surprise party.