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sciocchezza

nonsense

noun shohk-KEHT-tsah Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

foolishness

Usage Note

Sciocchezza derives from sciocco ('foolish'). The plural sciocchezze ('nonsense, silly things') is very common: Non dire sciocchezze! means 'Don't talk nonsense!' It is milder than stupidaggine and perfectly acceptable in casual conversation.

Examples

"Non dire sciocchezze!"

Natural Translation

Don't talk nonsense!

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