minchione
What does minchione mean? minchione is a Italian moderate that translates to “idiot, sucker, dumbass” in English.
Literal Translation
big dick (augmentative of minchia, southern)
Meaning & Usage
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"idiot, sucker, dumbass"
The southern equivalent of 'coglione' — from 'minchia' (Sicilian for penis) plus the augmentative suffix. It means an idiot, specifically someone who's easily cheated or made a fool of. 'Fare il minchione' means to play dumb or slack off. Less about innate stupidity and more about being gullible.
Examples in the Wild
'Non fare il minchione' — don't play dumb / don't slack off. 'Mi ha preso per minchione' — he took me for a fool.