noun
gino
JEE-noh
noun
1
Slang, often mildly mocking, for a man of Italian or Mediterranean background seen as flashy or image-obsessed.
"The comedy sketch poked fun at gino stereotypes in the suburbs."
How to Use Gino
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slang stereotype term, mainly used in Australian/Canadian English, that can be seen as an ethnic stereotype.
When to use it
Informal slang carrying stereotype baggage — can cause offence; use carefully.
Word Forms
ginos plural
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Etymology
From the common Italian first name Gino, generalised into a slang label for a stereotype.