What does cornuto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word cornuto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cornuto in Italian.

The word cornuto in Italian means horned, cuckolded, unbearable, despicable, cuckold. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cornuto

horned

aggettivo (dotato di corna)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
I cervi sono degli animali cornuti.
Deer are horned animals.

cuckolded

aggettivo (colloquiale (che ha un partner adultero)

(verb, past participle: Verb form used descriptively or to form verbs--for example, "the locked door," "The door has been locked.")
Gli uomini cornuti hanno spesso così tanta paura di rimanere soli che non lasciano la moglie.
Cuckolded men are often so scared of being alone that they don't leave their wives.

unbearable, despicable

aggettivo (colloquiale (detestabile, odioso, intrattabile)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quel cornuto del mio vicino di casa continua a buttare le foglie secche nel mio giardino.
My unbearable (or: despicable) neighbour continues to throw dry leaves in my garden.

cuckold

(colloquiale (chi ha un partner adultero)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Benvenuto anche tu nel club dei cornuti, Gino!
Welcome to the club of cuckolds, Gino!

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