troppo

1
[ trop-oh; Italian trawp-paw ]
/ ˈtrɒp oʊ; Italian ˈtrɔp pɔ /

adverb Music.

too much; excessively.

Origin of troppo

1
< Italian; Old Italian dial.: much, very, probably < Old Provençal trop orig., herd, flock; see troop

Definition for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo 2
[ trop-oh ]
/ ˈtrɒp oʊ /

adjective Australian Slang.

mentally disturbed.

Origin of troppo

2
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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British Dictionary definitions for troppo (1 of 2)

troppo 1
/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adverb

music too much; excessively See non troppo

Word Origin for troppo

Italian

British Dictionary definitions for troppo (2 of 2)

troppo 2
/ (ˈtrɒpəʊ) /

adjective

Australian slang mentally affected by a tropical climate