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Fredo
Fredo (name) means a male first name of Italian origin. Example: “His uncle, everyone in the family called Fredo.”
name
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A male first name of Italian origin.
"His uncle, everyone in the family called Fredo."
noun
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Slang for the weakest or least capable member of a family or group.
"How do “Fredos” Affect the Family Firm?"
— Franz W. Kellermanns, Frank Hoy (2016)
"Or is your family a who's who of Sonny's and Fredos?"
— Mark J. Kohler, The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom (2017)
"He got tired of being treated like the fredo of the team."
"We all know a Fredo, a Sonny, a Michael. When it comes to "The Godfather," we're all the experts."
— Newsweek - Volume 144 (2004)
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.
When to use it
The slang sense is informal and can be considered an insult.
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Word forms
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Etymology
Related to the Italian given names Federico and Alfredo; the slang sense is widely traced to the character Fredo Corleone in The Godfather.
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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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