Neapolitan | Italian Naples, Italy

ricuttaro

Name USED On Occasion BY Almost Everyone

(a ricotta cheese maker) • In Neapolitan, an Italian dialect, we say “ricuttàro” referring to someone that takes advantage of other people/ a slacker. The origin of this term is linked to the fact that ricotta is obtained from the waste of milk processing, therefore it’s a product that is obtained without any effort.

“Non hai ancora sistemato la tua stanza? Si nu’ ricuttàro!”

“Haven't you tidied up your room yet? You’re a slacker!”

Italian | Neapolitan Naples, Italy

sereticcio

Word USED Frequently BY Everyone

(adj.) • You use "sereticcio" to say that a food has lost its crispness.

"Questo biscotto è sereticcio."

"This biscuit is stale."

Italian | Neapolitan Naples, Italy

Schizzechea

Standard Phrase USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(v.) • You use "schizzechea" to say that it's drizzling.

"Sta piovendo?" "Solo un po'... Schizzechea."

"Is it raining?" "Just a bit... It's drizzling."