In order of appearance:
La Cosa Nostra - Italian for our way or our thing, refers to the Sicilian mafia where each "family" is given sovereignty over a specific area or territory in which they control criminal activities such as overseeing rackets.
Made man - Someone who has been sworn into the mob, usually having participated in an induction ceremony. Made men are supposed to be of Italian descent.
Bog-trotter - Slang or derogatory term for an Irishman.
Da - Irish slang for "Dad"
Beatnik - A person who ascribed to the beat literary movement; rejecting conventional society during the 1950s and 1960s in exchange for freedom of artistic expression.
Jitters - To be nervous or uneasy.
Howdy - Hello
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Pearl diver - A person who washes dishes (a dishwasher)
Greasy spoon - An inexpensive American diner, sometimes known as being cheap and unsanitary
Wop - A derogatory word used for Italians
Maliocch' - The evil eye
Ganol' - Italian American slang word for cannoli (a type of Italian dessert)
Grazie - Thank you, thanks
Madre - Mother
Padre - Father
Boss - The head of the mafia Family and the person in charge of making the most important decisions
Underboss - The second-in-command of the mafia Family and in charge of commanding units to carry out murders and other crimes
Consigliere - Meaning "counsellor," provides a channel of communication between the Boss and Underboss and the capos and soldiers
Capo - A lesser leader within the mafia Family of a crew of soldiers
Caporegime - More significant group leaders
Mamma - Mom
Papà - Dad
Maddiul' - Fool/Rascal
Lascialui - Leave him alone
Big tickle - To laugh at the expense of the victim
Classy chassis - Great body
Jelly roll - A type of greaser hairstyle popular in the 1950s with men
Baby - Term of endearment for a girl
Dame - A beautiful woman
Mafioso - A member of the mafia
Dough - Money
Phonograph - A record player that uses vibration to play sounds, invented by Thomas Edison in 1877
Bambina - Little girl
Spaghett' - Italian American slang word for spaghetti (pasta)
Figlia mia - My daughter
Famiglia - Italian word for family
Frutta martorana - Traditional marzipan treats usually associated with the states of Palermo and Messina, Sicily
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Daughter of the Mob (Sample)
Historical Fiction{EDITORS' CHOICE} {MAFIA ROMANCE} New York, 1954. Pamela Kelly gets an exciting job as a salesgirl. But there is a dark side to the glittering lights and fashions of New York City, complete with corruption, threats and La Cosa Nostra: an intricate a...
