Casualnoun
gonzo
simpleton, sucker
Formal Equivalent
ingenuo
Examples in Context
"Hai pagato venti euro per quell'ombrello? Ma sei un gonzo!"
"You paid twenty euros for that umbrella? You're such a sucker!"
"Non fare il gonzo, contratta sul prezzo!"
"Don't be a sucker, negotiate the price!"
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Cultural Note
This word implies gullibility more than stupidity — someone who gets tricked easily or doesn't know how things work. Among friends, it's teasing someone for being naive or overpaying for something. It's light-hearted and often comes with helpful advice. Fun fact: the Muppet character Gonzo got his name from this Italian word.
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