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factotum — meaning in English

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English meaning

busybody noun Someone who interferes in or gossips about other people's affairs.
factotum noun A person hired to do all sorts of odd jobs.

Senses

factotum is used for these senses in English:

busybody Someone who interferes with others; one who is nosy, intrusive or meddlesome.

factotum — full definition

noun A person hired to do all sorts of odd jobs.
noun Someone who can turn their hand to many different kinds of work.
noun (printing, historical) A large decorated block with a gap for any letter, used to mark the start of a chapter in early printed books.
noun A person who takes on many different roles and responsibilities.

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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”.

Related Italian words

ficcanaso intrigante armeggione faccendiere intrallazzone