Mafioso Definition & Meaning

mafioso
noun
  1. a member of the Sicilian Mafia
  2. a member of the Mafia crime syndicate in the United States

"Mafioso" in song lyrics

See how mafioso is used in real songs:

  • "Whose ya idol Granpappy Mafioso"
    Big Steve aka Granpappy Mafioso — Testimony
  • "Pop in the blunt black mafioso"
    Bizzy Bone — Not Afraid
  • "You're gettin' rolled on by a Crenshaw Mafioso"
    Bloods & Crips — C-K Ride

Usage tips for "mafioso"

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