noun
Mafioso
mah-fee-OH-soh
Mafioso (noun) means a member of the Mafia. Example: “He dressed like a mafioso from an old gangster film, sharp suit and all.”
noun
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A member of the Mafia.
"He dressed like a mafioso from an old gangster film, sharp suit and all."
"“Sometimes, I swear you have no idea about the concept of money. Only you could give a one-of-a-kind ring to a female Mafioso, so casually.”"
— Jess Phillips, Roxy’s Sequel (2010)
How to use Mafioso
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA single member of the Mafia.
Common pairings
a low-level mafioso
act like a mafioso
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Word forms
- Plural
- Mafiosos, Mafiosi
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Etymology
From Italian mafioso, from Sicilian mafiusu.
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What does “Mafioso” mean?
The word “Mafioso” means a member of the Mafia. In plain terms, a single member of the Mafia.
How do you pronounce “Mafioso”?
“Mafioso” is pronounced mah-fee-OH-soh (/ˌmɑfiˈoʊˌsoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mafioso” in a sentence?
Here is “Mafioso” used in a sentence: “He dressed like a mafioso from an old gangster film, sharp suit and all.”
What part of speech is “Mafioso”?
“Mafioso” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mafioso” come from?
The word “Mafioso” comes from Italian. From Italian mafioso, from Sicilian mafiusu.
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