troppo

[trop-oh; Italian trawp-paw]

adverb Music.

too much; excessively.

Origin of troppo

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

troppo

[trop-oh]

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

Historical Examples of 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

troppo

adverb

music too much; excessivelySee non troppo

Word Origin for troppo

Italian

troppo

adjective

Australian slang mentally affected by a tropical climate

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