lazzaroni
/ˌlɑːzəˈroʊni/
noun
- In historical contexts, the poorest class of people in Naples, Italy, who lived by begging or doing odd jobs.
- The lazzaroni played a surprising role in the political uprisings of 1799.
- Travelers in the 18th century often wrote about the lazzaroni crowding the streets of the city.
- The lazzaroni of Naples were known for their resilience during times of hardship.