How to Say ‘Fuck off!’ in Italian
Vaffanculo!
vahf-fahn-KOO-loh
[vahf-fahn-KOO-loh]
💬 Usage Tip: One word made from va' a fare in culo, with the pieces squeezed together. You'll also hear it shortened to fanculo.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Strong and confrontational when aimed at someone. Friends do use it jokingly, though.
Phrase Breakdown
Vaffanculo
[vahf-fahn-KOO-loh]
F*** off
A very strong way to tell someone to get lost.
Dopo che mi ha insultato, gli ho detto: 'Vaffanculo!'
After he insulted me, I told him: 'F*** off!'
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