fifone
What does fifone mean? fifone is a Italian mild that translates to “scaredy-cat, chicken, wimp” in English.
Literal Translation
big scaredy (augmentative of fifa — fear)
Meaning & Usage
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"scaredy-cat, chicken, wimp"
A playful word for someone who's easily scared — from 'fifa' (fear, in childish language). It's the gentle, teasing version of 'vigliacco.' You call a friend a 'fifone' when they won't go on a roller coaster; you call an enemy 'vigliacco' when they won't face you. The augmentative '-one' makes it almost cute.
Examples in the Wild
'Dai, fifone, sali sulle montagne russe!' — come on, scaredy-cat, get on the roller coaster! 'Non fare il fifone' — don't be a chicken.