Also means
dip
Usage Note
Tuffo refers to a dive into water or a quick dip. The verb is tuffarsi (reflexive: to dive/plunge). Colloquially, un tuffo al cuore ('a dive to the heart') describes a sudden emotional shock or pang, positive or negative. Plural: i tuffi.
Examples
"Ha fatto un tuffo perfetto dalla piattaforma."
Natural Translation
He made a perfect dive from the platform.
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