carogna
What does carogna mean? carogna is a Italian strong that translates to “scumbag, rotten person” in English.
Literal Translation
carrion, rotting carcass
Meaning & Usage
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"scumbag, rotten person"
Calling someone a rotting animal carcass — morally putrid, someone whose inner nature stinks. A 'carogna' is treacherous and cruel, someone who hurts others for personal gain. It's one of Italian's most vivid character insults, painting its target as not just bad but decomposing.
Examples in the Wild
'Sei una carogna!' — you're a scumbag! 'Che carogna, mi ha pugnalato alle spalle' — what a bastard, he stabbed me in the back.