What does Paisano mean in Italian?

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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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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Is Paisano in Italian word?

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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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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What does it mean when someone calls you Paisano?

Definition of paisano

1 Southwest. a : rustic, peasant. b : compatriot. c : native especially : a native of the state of California of mixed Spanish and American Indian ancestry.
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What does paisano mean?



Does Pisano mean friend?

Paisano definition

(slang) A friend; a pal. A fellow countryman.
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What does Goomba mean in Italian?

Today, especially in Italian-American slang, "goombah" is a slang noun for a companion or associate, especially a friend who acts as a patron, accomplice, protector, or adviser.
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What does jabroni mean in Italian?

Edit. Jabroni is not Italian-American slang for a stupid, foolish, contemptible person. It has most commonly been used in professional wrestling and is a play on the word 'jobber' (Wrestlers whose role is to lose to opponents so the opponent can build their reputation).
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What does Fongool mean in English?

But fongool (also fangool) is not, as it might appear here, a word to describe people. It is an Americanized version of Italian profanity. The original phrase is Va' a fare in culo, often shortened to vaffanculo, or just fanculo. This literally means “go do it in an ass” and is similar to the English phrase fuck you.
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What does Pizano mean Italian?

paisano in American English

(paɪˈsɑnoʊ ; paɪˈzɑnoʊ ) Italian. nounWord forms: plural Italian paiˈsanos. 1. a fellow countryman.
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What does Mook mean in slang?

Definition of mook

slang. : a foolish, insignificant, or contemptible person.
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What does Jaboni mean in Italian?

jabroni[ juh-broh-nee ] noun. Slang. 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 Giambrone mean in Italian?

Italian: probably from an augmentative of Giambra, or alternatively directly from French chambron, an augmentative of chambre 'room'.
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How do you flirt in Italian?

After the first catchphrase, an Italian flirting strategy would usually proceed with a ton of compliments and sweet words accompanied by slow movements like holding your hand, caressing your face, blinking, winking, smiling, and looking in your eyes.
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What is an Italian wife called?

The word for wife in Italian is moglie (feminine plural: mogli), which comes from the Latin mŭlier meaning woman, wife or mistress.
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What do married Italians call their girlfriends?

There are two main ways to say “girlfriend” and “boyfriend” in Italian: ragazzo/a or fidanzato/a. The former is used by young couples, usually when they are dating, while the latter is for serious relationships and also means fiance.
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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 Baciagaloop mean in Italian?

Baciagaloop (Botch-a-ga-loop) It has different connotations. Some say it means an idiot, a moron or a goof.
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What's a gumar in Italian?

Goomar (also gooma or comar): Can mean "godmother," but in "Soprano"-speak is most often used to denote a mistress. Goombah: Linguistically, the male version of goomar. But it almost always refers to an older friend or associate who acts in the role of protector or mentor.
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What are some Italian slang words?

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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How do you pronounce paisanos?

noun, plural pai·sa·nos [pahy-sah-nohz, -zah-; Spanish pahy-sah-naws]. a person who shares one's place of origin; compatriot.
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Who started saying jabroni?

According to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who popularized the term, he borrowed jabroni from the Iron Sheik, who used the word backstage. Prior to jabroni being popularized by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the term had also been used by Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan, and other members of WCW and Steve Austin while in ECW.
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What language is jabroni?

U.S. slang and colloquial (derogatory, often used mockingly). A stupid, objectionable, or ridiculous man; a loser, a knuckle-head. In Italian-American contexts often applied to newly arrived immigrants. In recent use also applied spec. to a professional wrestler who deliberately or habitually loses.
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What is a synonym for jabroni?

An obnoxious or contemptible person; a loser. jobber.
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