CasualRoma/Lazionoun
rosicone/a
jealous person / hater / sore loser
Literal Translation
"one who gnaws"
Formal Equivalent
invidioso/a
Examples in Context
"Sei solo un rosicone!"
"You're just jealous!"
"Non fare er rosicone, dai."
"Don't be a hater, come on."
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Cultural Note
From 'rosicare' (to gnaw/eat away). A rosicone is someone who can't stand others' success. Heavily used in football culture — fans of the losing team are always 'rosiconi.' The verb 'rosica!' (be jealous!) is equally popular.
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