ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Troppo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɹɒpəʊ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Troppo is an adjective meaning (Australia, slang, with go) Crazy, mad, strangely behaving; especially as attributed to hot weather.

Meaning

(Australia, slang, with go) Crazy, mad, strangely behaving; especially as attributed to hot weather.

Example Sentences

Barry′s gone troppo and married that sheila he′s only known for two weeks.
For a lone Digger gone troppo, as Joe is deemed to have done, it is a realistic scenario.
After three months by himself on his ‘dream’ tropical island he went troppo and smashed all the equipment.
‘[…]She calls these rehearsals my singing lessons - but at least I don′t have people rushing in thinking I′ve gone troppo . . .’ ‘Except me.’ Violet′s smile lingered as she gazed at him.

Synonyms for troppo

Depending on context, synonyms include bonkers, doolally.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crazy-ass, bunta, old-man, crazy-pated, crazy, overhot.

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