fregare
What does fregare mean? fregare is a Italian moderate that translates to “to rip off, to steal, to screw over” in English.
Literal Translation
to rub / to steal / to screw over
Meaning & Usage
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"to rip off, to steal, to screw over"
Literally 'to rub,' but in slang it means to steal or to cheat someone. 'Mi ha fregato' — he ripped me off. 'Chi se ne frega' — who gives a damn (literally: who rubs themselves about it). The reflexive 'fregarsene' is one of Italian's most essential expressions of indifference.
Examples in the Wild
'Chi se ne frega!' — who cares! 'Mi ha fregato 50 euro' — he ripped me off 50 euros. 'Me ne frego' — I don't care (historically loaded — was a Fascist slogan).