asinego

ah-see-NAY-goh

Definitions

1. noun

an Italian dialect term referring to a person who is awkward or clumsy in social situations.

“He’s such an asinego at parties, always spilling drinks and tripping over his own feet.”

2. noun

an awkward or ungainly person.

“My cousin is an asinego, always bumping into things and getting into trouble.”

Synonyms

  • awkwardness
  • klutz

Antonyms

  • grace
  • poise