Mafioso

Pronunciation: /mɑːfiˈoʊsoʊ/

Definitions of Mafioso

noun a member of the Mafia or a similar criminal organization, typically a man who is ruthless and willing to use violence to achieve his goals

Example Sentences

A1 The mafioso wore a fancy suit and carried a gun.

A2 The mafioso controlled the neighborhood through fear and intimidation.

B1 The mafioso was known for his connections to organized crime.

B2 The mafioso was involved in various illegal activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering.

C1 The mafioso operated a vast criminal empire with influence reaching across multiple countries.

C2 The mafioso was a ruthless leader who would stop at nothing to maintain his power and control.

Examples of Mafioso in a Sentence

formal The Mafioso was known for his organized crime operations in the city.

informal I heard that Joey is hanging out with some Mafioso guys now.

slang Watch out for that Mafioso, he's trouble.

figurative She's like a Mafioso when it comes to protecting her family.

Grammatical Forms of Mafioso

• past tense: Mafiosos
• plural: Mafiosos
• comparative: more Mafioso
• superlative: most Mafioso
• present tense: Mafiosos
• future tense: will be Mafioso
• perfect tense: have been Mafioso
• continuous tense: is being Mafioso
• singular: Mafioso
• positive degree: Mafioso
• infinitive: to be Mafioso
• gerund: being Mafioso
• participle: Mafioso

Origin and Evolution of Mafioso

First Known Use: 1863 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'Mafioso' originated in Italy, specifically in Sicily, to refer to a member of the Sicilian Mafia.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a member of the Sicilian Mafia, the term 'Mafioso' has evolved to more broadly refer to any member of organized crime or someone who exhibits characteristics associated with the Mafia, such as ruthlessness or criminal behavior.