Also means
wretch
Usage Note
Pezzente describes a beggar or a very poor, ragged person, and is also used as a strong insult for a contemptible or mean-spirited one. It works as both noun and adjective and is invariable for gender; the plural is pezzenti.
Examples
"Non comportarti da pezzente!"
Natural Translation
Don't act like a wretch!

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