mafioso

Example Sentences

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As Mafioso imagery began taking over hardcore New York rap, Jolicoeur popped the bubble with lines like “Why you acting all spicy and shiesty?/The only Italians you knew was Icees.”

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2023

In the press conference given by police following the arrest, Palermo prosecutor Maurizio de Lucia said that Messina Denaro had likely been aided by the "Mafioso bourgeoisie" - referring to local professionals, entrepreneurs and politicians.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023

The Godfather → THE HOG FARTED: A Mafioso wakes up with a live animal in his bed.

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2018

Cohler's role as venture capital Mafioso comes with experience: Before he started at Facebook, Cohler was protégé to Reid Hoffman, another member of the PayPal Mafia.

From Inc • May 14, 2012

He recalled again the faint, grave lines that had gathered about the Count's eyes, where there had never been aught but wrinkles of merriment, and he recalled also that word "Mafioso."

From The Net by Beach, Rex Ellingwood