In Italian-American slang, "goomba" (from Southern Italian cumpà) means a close male friend, brother, or pal, similar to "buddy," but can also imply a criminal associate in some contexts, though its core meaning comes from a term for a companion or godfather, ultimately from Latin compater.
What does goombah mean? Among Italian-Americans, a goombah is a slang term for a “close friend.” When directed at Italian-Americans, a goombah can be an ethnic slur or a gangster stereotype. A goombah also refers to a mushroom-shaped enemy in the Super Mario franchise.
Goombah is a slang term for people of Italian descent, only in the United States.
mɑː/ — Italian-American slang for a mistress or side piece 🫣 2.
"Fazool" (or fasul, fasùl) is Italian-American slang, derived from Sicilian/Neapolitan dialects, meaning beans, and it refers to the classic dish Pasta e Fagioli (pasta and beans). It's a variation of the Italian word fagioli, brought to the U.S. by immigrants, and became famous through songs like "Pastafazoola".
Marone – (Southern Italian dialect) – literally "Madonna" (i.e. – the Blessed Virgin Mary, not the pop star), generally used as "damn" or "damn it". Sometimes pronounced "ma don".
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Pupo / Pupa – Baby, Kiddo, Doll (Different regions use this one differently.) Pupetto / Pupetta – Baby Doll (Literally: Puppet.)
comare: literally "godmother" in Southern Italian slang, usually pronounced "goomah" or "goomar" in American English: a Mafia mistress.
Che puzza! That smells awful! It stinks! femminile. "Bambini: Che puzza!"
Cuz is short for cousin. Cousin was a term used to identify fellow Carbonari (The Charcoal Burners) who wanted a unified Italy without foreign influences. So the term became slang for Italians in diaspora and in Italy to use for their friends. A good cousin, meant a loyal Carbonari, and fellow brother or cousin.
Guido (/ˈɡwiːdoʊ/, Italian: [ˈɡwiːdo]) is a North American subculture, slang term, and ethnic slur referring to working-class urban Italian-Americans.
Capicola, or Gabagool in Italian American slang, is another one of our favorite cold cuts. Slightly spicy, punchy and assertive while also striking some similar notes to good old fashioned ham, it's versatile and we let it sing on the Gabagool.
[ˈtʃiːkɪ ] sfacciato/a ⧫ impudente. don't be cheeky! non essere sfacciato/a!
The Chin Flick (“Non Mi Interessa”)
How it looks: Flick the back of your fingers under your chin outward. Meaning and context: Conveys “I don't care” or “I'm not interested.” Among friends, it can be lighthearted, but it can also appear rude if used carelessly.
Common terms for your SO are “tesoro” (“my treasure”), “caro/a” (“dear one”), “amore” (“my love”). There's “dolcezza” (“sweetie”) too, but it's a bit corny. Technically speaking, “fidanzato/a” means officially engaged, but it's often used to refer to a boyfriend/girlfriend in general.
"So, Tutto Pepe means 'all pepper.' And it's slang - it's a saying they use in Italy to describe someone that is very outgoing. It means you're very lively, outgoing and charming.
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– Damn!/Fck! “Cazzo” is a versatile Italian curse word that can be used in various ways, similar to the English word “damn”, “sh*t” or “f**k.” It can be used to express surprise, annoyance, or anger. For example: “Cazzo!
The term 'Goomar' is an American-Italian word for a person's 'side-piece' or 'mistress'. Or more broadly, a woman who will cook, clean, sexually please, and otherwise dote on her American-Italian mobster, basically someone who'll wait on their fella hand foot, attending to his every need and desire.
"Fangool" (or Va fangool) is a heavily slang, often playful-sounding, Italian-American corruption of the Italian phrase "Va' a fare in culo," which directly translates to a vulgar "go f*** yourself" or "go stick it up your ass," used to express strong anger, dismissal, or contempt. It's a colorful expression of telling someone to get lost or that you don't care about their opinion, similar to "get out of my sight!".