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Italian Slang for Approval & Praise

5 Italian slang terms for approval & praise, each with its meaning, how it is pronounced and an example of it in use.

Words for saying something is good, impressive or exactly right. Nearly every language builds a large vocabulary here, and the words turn over fast — yesterday’s compliment is this year’s cringe.

figata

noun · Informal

Something brilliant; a great thing. Che figata! — 'how cool is that!'

figo

adjective, noun · Informal · FEE-go

Cool, great. Che figo! — 'how cool!'

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Use with care

ganzo

adjective · Regional

Cool, great. Tuscan, and a reliable regional marker — hearing it places the speaker between Florence and Livorno.

pazzesco

adjective · Colloquial

Insane, unbelievable — usually in a good sense, but usable for anything extreme.

spacca

verb · Informal

It rocks; it's outstanding. Questo pezzo spacca — 'this track is a banger'.