Fredo
Fredo (name) means a male first name of Italian origin. Example: “His uncle, everyone in the family called Fredo.”
How to use Fredo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a name, a short form linked to Federico/Alfredo; as slang, an insult meaning the weak link of the group.
The slang sense is informal and can be considered an insult.
Word forms
Fredos plural
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His uncle, everyone in the family called _____.
Etymology
Related to the Italian given names Federico and Alfredo; the slang sense is widely traced to the character Fredo Corleone in The Godfather.
Rhymes for Fredo
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What does “Fredo” mean?
The word “Fredo” means a male first name of Italian origin. In plain terms, as a name, a short form linked to Federico/Alfredo; as slang, an insult meaning the weak link of the group.
How do you use “Fredo” in a sentence?
Here is “Fredo” used in a sentence: “His uncle, everyone in the family called Fredo.”
What part of speech is “Fredo”?
Depending on how it is used, “Fredo” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Fredo” come from?
The word “Fredo” comes from Italian. Related to the Italian given names Federico and Alfredo; the slang sense is widely traced to the character Fredo Corleone in The Godfather.
How many meanings does “Fredo” have?
“Fredo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male first name of Italian origin.
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