weathercock in Italian

weathercock in Italian is galletto segnavento, banderuola — weathercock means a weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.

weathercock in Italian

galletto segnavento

noun

A weather vane, sometimes in the form of a cockerel.

banderuola

noun

(figuratively) One who veers with every change of current opinion; a fickle, inconstant person.

What does "weathercock" mean?

noun A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.
"A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind."
noun A weathercock is also someone who keeps changing their opinion to match whatever is currently popular.
"Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

weathercock in a sentence

A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind.
The old weathercock creaked as it swung round to face north.
Critics called the politician a weathercock for switching sides on every issue.
He's a weathercock, agreeing with whoever spoke to him last.

Similar words in Italian

weather vane

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "weathercock" in Italian?

"weathercock" in Italian is galletto segnavento, banderuola. weathercock means: A weathercock is a weather vane, often shaped like a cockerel, that turns to show the direction of the wind.

How do you use "weathercock" in a sentence?

Example: "A weathercock sat on top of the church spire, turning with the wind." In Italian, "weathercock" is galletto segnavento, banderuola.

Are there other ways to say "weathercock" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "weathercock": galletto segnavento, banderuola.

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