allocco
What does allocco mean? allocco is a Italian mild that translates to “fool, dope, sucker” in English.
Literal Translation
tawny owl
Meaning & Usage
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"fool, dope, sucker"
Literally a tawny owl — applied to a person who stares blankly, gapes stupidly, or is easily fooled. The owl's wide-eyed, vacant stare provides the metaphor. Italian loves turning animal names into insults, and 'allocco' is one of the gentlest: you're not vicious, just vacant.
Examples in the Wild
'Stai lì come un allocco' — you're standing there like an owl (gaping stupidly). 'Non fare l'allocco' — don't play dumb.