Peppino (en. Peppino)

/pe.pi.no/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Variety of sweet pepper.
The peppino is excellent in salads.
Le peppino est excellent dans les salades.
Endearing term for a mischievous person.
He is really a peppino, always making jokes.
Il est vraiment un peppino, toujours à faire des blagues.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'pepper' in English, referring to the chili pepper.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a peppino
To be a mischievous or funny person.
être un peppino
to play the peppino
To act in a playful or carefree manner.
jouer au peppino

Related Words

pepper
Plant from the nightshade family, whose fruit is used spicy or sweet.
piment
spice
Aromatic substance used to season dishes.
épice

Slang Meanings

A little trickster.
Don't take him seriously, he's just a peppino!
Ne le prends pas au sérieux, c'est juste un peppino!
Someone who loves to make jokes.
Look at him, he is really a peppino with all his jokes.
Regarde-le, il est vraiment un peppino avec toutes ses blagues.