mafioso

noun
UK: /ˌmæfɪˈəʊsoʊ/
US: /ˌmɑːfiˈoʊsoʊ/

  1. A member of the Mafia, especially a high-ranking one.

    1. He is a known mafioso in the city.
    2. The investigation revealed that the mayor was connected to a local mafioso.

  2. A person involved in organized crime, particularly within a hierarchical structure.

    1. The mafioso controlled the gambling operations.
    2. As a mafioso, he was feared and respected within the criminal underworld.

Synonyms

gangster mobster criminal racketeer
mafioso adjective

  1. Relating to the Mafia or organized crime.

    1. It was a mafioso style execution.
    2. The movie depicted the brutal reality of mafioso activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mafioso" in English means: A member of the Mafia, especially a high-ranking one., A person involved in organized crime, particularly within a hierarchical structure..

The phonetic transcription of "mafioso" is /ˌmæfɪˈəʊsoʊ/ in British English and /ˌmɑːfiˈoʊsoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mafioso": gangster, mobster, criminal, racketeer.

Example usage of "mafioso": "He is a known mafioso in the city.". More examples on the page.