troppo

[ trop-oh; Italian trawp-paw ]

/ ˈtrɒp oʊ; Italian ˈtrɔp pɔ /

adverb Music.

too much; excessively.

Words nearby troppo

tropophilous, tropophyte, troposphere, tropospheric scatter, tropotaxis, troppo, trossachs, trot, trot out, troth, trothplight

Origin of troppo

< Italian; Old Italian dial.: much, very, probably < Old Provençal trop orig., herd, flock; see troop

Definition for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo²

[ trop-oh ]

/ ˈtrɒp oʊ /

adjective Australian Slang.

mentally disturbed.

Origin of troppo

1940–45; trop(ic) + -o, orig. in reference to the supposed psychological effects of life in tropical climates, especially military service

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Examples from the Web for troppo

"Oh dear—I mean, troppo grave," she added, elevating her voice.
The Front Yard|Constance Fenimore Woolson
Paolo looked delighted and exclaimed, "Sua eccellenza, troppo buono."
Flora Adair, Vol. 1 (of 2)|A. M. Donelan
Afterwards—as Ferdinando said—'Siamo stati un po' troppo furiosi davvero, signora;' that came to be the general conviction.
The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II|Elizabeth Barrett Browning

British Dictionary definitions for troppo (1 of 2)

troppo¹

/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adverb

music too much; excessivelySee non troppo

Word Origin for troppo

Italian

British Dictionary definitions for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo²

/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adjective

Australian slang mentally affected by a tropical climate

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