Mafia Definition & Meaning
mafia
- noun
- a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
- a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century
- any tightly knit group of trusted associates
"Mafia" in song lyrics
See how mafia is used in real songs:
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"Coppers get shot, they shouldn't try to stop the Mafia"
Above the Law f/ 2Pac, Money B — Call It What you Want -
"A.D.O.R.'s about to dash, makin moves like mafia"
A.D.O.R. — Superfly -
"Came home, now we just waiting on mafia"
Army of the Pharaohs — Gun Ballad
Words that rhyme with mafia
Usage tips for "mafia"
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