How do you say friend in Italian slang?

If you want to say “friends” in Italian, you would say either “amici” (male friends or mixed group) or “amiche” (female friends). “Best friends” would be either “migliori amici” (male/mixed) or “migliori amiche” (female).
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How do you address a friend in Italian?

The simplest Italian translation of the English word, “friend,” is “amico” for a male and “amica” for a female. A good friend is a “buon amico” (buon amica) or “grande amico” (grande amica), your best friend is your “migliore amico” (migliore amica), and a close friend is an “amico intimo” (amica intima).
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What does Paisano mean in Italian?

Definition of paesano

noun, plural pae·sa·ni [pahy-zon-ee], pae·san·os [pahy-zon-ohz]. a person who shares one's place of origin; a compatriot, especially among Italians or people of Italian descent. a person associated with the Italian mafia; mafioso.
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What does Pisan mean in Italian?

Explanation: 1) "Pisan" is an English word ("a resident or inhabitant of the town of Pisa"). The corresponding Italian noun is "pisano" (male) or "pisana" (female).
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What are some slang words in Italian?

10 Essential Italian Slang Words & Expressions
  • Che figo! | How awesome! ...
  • Che schifo! | That's gross! ...
  • In bocca al lupo | Good luck, Break a leg. Click play to hear it pronounced: ...
  • Fregatura | Rip off. Click play to hear it pronounced: ...
  • Figurati! ...
  • I vecchi | Parents. ...
  • Mannaggia | Damn! ...
  • Devo filare | I gotta run/jet.
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What does Fugazi mean in Italian?

Fugazy or fugazi in the sense of “fake” is strongly associated with Italian communities in New York and New Jersey, but has also been more widely adopted through the popularity of the movie Donnie Brasco and through hip-hop.
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What does chooch mean in Italian?

Yes, Chooch means “a person without common sense” in Italian slang, from the word ciuccio, from which “chooch” is derived. Literally ciuccio is Italian for a pacifier for children.
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What does jabroni mean in Italian?

a stupid, foolish, or contemptible person; loser: She always has a comeback to own the trolls and jabronis on Twitter.
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What does Jamoke mean?

2 slang : an ordinary, unimpressive, or inept person —typically used as a term of mild or joking disparagement for a man If my brother and I proved one thing, it's that just about any jamoke can host a radio show.— Ray MagliozziYour boss obviously thinks you're suckers, fools, chumps and jamokes.
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What does Goomba in Italian mean?

1 informal : a close friend or associate —used especially among Italian-American men. 2 informal + disparaging : a member of a secret chiefly Italian-American crime organization : mafioso broadly : gangster.
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Is Paisano a slur?

Short for paisano ("countryman"), this is actually a widespread slur, but has a distinct definition in our prison system, referring to inmates born in Mexico to differentiate them from the Mexican cons born in the United States ("raza").
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Why do Italians say Paisan?

Noun. (Alternate spelling of paesano, from Neapolitan language "paisano," often shortened to "paisan" or "paesan") among Italian Americans and Americans of Italian descent, a fellow Italian or Italian-American; a fellow ethnic Italian. A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry.
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What is a Cumare?

If a man has a cumare, the word means mistress. Fans of “The Sopranos” will remember that Uncle June had a cumare (I believe he stashed her in Boca).
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How do you say friend in Sicilian?

Amicu is friend in Sicilian.
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How do Italians greet their friends?

When meeting new people, Italians greet them by shaking hands. They use two kisses (first on the right cheek and second on the left cheek) or a hug with friends (amici) they've known for a long time.
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What does Chow Bella mean?

Ciao bella is an informal Italian expression literally meaning “goodbye (or hello), beautiful.”
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Is Fugazi a bad word?

Fugazi is a slang word which refers to something that is fake or damaged beyond repair.
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What is a Jaboney?

New Word Suggestion. A naive person; immigrant; hoodlum.
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What does Stunad mean?

New Word Suggestion. [Italian slang] a stupid person.
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What does Goma mean in Italian?

Goomah — Mistress or girlfriend. It comes from the Italian comare, which means godmother or second mother.
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What is the meaning of Jackwagon?

jackwagon (plural jackwagons) (US, slang, derogatory) An objectionable person; a jerk; a jackass.
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Where does the term Jamoke come from?

Origin of jamoke

Appearing at the end of the 19th century as a blend of java and mocha, by the 1920s it became slang for someone who lacked mental abilities beyond that of a cup of coffee, probably influenced by moke.
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What does Gabagool mean?

It's easy to confuse the word's meaning, but it actually refers to a type of cold cut you buy at the deli, and it's popular on sandwiches. Gabagool is an Italian and Sardinian ham, and it's one of the more traditional cold cuts you'll find at Italian delis.
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What is Fika in Italian?

Fun Fact: Fika means "coffee time" in Swedish, hence the name of the chain. But you'll often overhear Italians visiting New York wondering why there is a coffee shop called ...
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What does the Italian word Minaj mean?

marriage , family-life.
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