Arrabbiati

Arrabbiati is a term of Italian origin that literally translates to “angry” or “aggrieved.” It derives from the verb arrabbiare, which means to become angry, and is used both as an adjective describing a state of emotion and as a noun to refer to people who are angry or dissatisfied. In everyday Italian it can appear in idiomatic expressions such as “essere arrabbiati con qualcuno” (to be angry with someone) or “arrabbiati per la situazione” (angry about the situation). The word also appears in historical literature and in legal contexts where it denotes an aggrieved party.

Arrabbiati is also a surname common in southern Italy, especially in Campania and Calabria. Notable bearers of the surname include the late composer Francesco Arrabbiati (1875–1942) and the contemporary journalist Lucia Arrabbiati (born 1958). Genealogical records indicate that the name originally identified persons known for temperament or for being vocal in conflicts.

In popular culture, Arrabbiati has been employed as a title and as a group name. The 1990s Italian rap ensemble Arrabbiati, formed in Cava de' Tirreni, gained recognition for their socially conscious lyrics that addressed political and economic issues. Their debut single, “Fatti tuoi,” entered the national charts in 1996 and is cited as an early example of protest rap in Italy.

Because the term is both a common adjective and a proper noun, disambiguation is often necessary. It may refer to the grammatical meaning, the surname, or the musical group, depending on context.