braccino corto

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, short (little) arm.

Noun[edit]

braccino corto m (uncountable)

  1. (humorous) frugality; stinginess; the quality of being tight-fisted

Usage notes[edit]

  • Typically preceded by avere (to have).