Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cafone
Noun
/kɑːˈfoʊ.neɪ/
Definition
A rough or uncouth person, often used to describe someone who is loud, brash, or lacking in social grace.
Examples
- The cafone at the party kept interrupting everyone with loud jokes.
- She felt embarrassed to be seen with him, knowing he was often labeled as a cafone.
- In the small town, he was known as the local cafone, always stumbling into trouble.
Meaning
The term is typically used in Italian contexts to refer to someone who behaves in a manner considered crude or unrefined.
Synonyms
- Rude
- Boor
- Brute
- Oaf
- Clown
