CasualToscanaadjective
ganzo
cool, awesome; smart/clever person
Formal Equivalent
fantastico, in gamba
Examples in Context
"Che ganzo quel ristorante nuovo in centro!"
"That new restaurant downtown is so cool!"
"Il tuo amico è proprio ganzo, mi ha risolto il problema in due minuti."
"Your friend is really smart, he solved my problem in two minutes."
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Cultural Note
Quintessentially Tuscan — especially Florence and surrounding areas. It means 'cool' or 'great' and can describe both things and people. In older usage, 'ganzo/a' could also mean a secret lover, but the modern meaning is overwhelmingly positive.
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