Slangipedia - Slang Dictionary

1

A fake friend who only sticks around when there's free food or wine. Basically an Italian homie but with less style and more spaghetti on the floor.

'Hey paisano, you gonna eat all that pasta?'

'You're my paisano now, so you're helping me finish this pizza.'

'He's a paisano, which means he'll take your last fry and call it a day.'

2

A buddy from the old country. Like if your grandpa’s buddy was your buddy but also your cousin.

'I'm gonna beat you up, paisano!'

'You’re my paisano, so I’ll let you live.'

'He called me paisano and then stole my lunch money.'

3

An Italian brother. The kind who'll punch your face for calling your mom 'lazy' in front of the whole neighborhood.

'Paisano! You're my brother!'

'He’s a paisano, so he's gonna fight you.'

'She called me a paisano and then asked me to borrow money.'

4

A friend. The kind that shows up with a plate of lasagna and a problem.

'You’re my best friend, paisano.'

'She said I’m her paisano and then broke my nose.'

'He’s my paisano, so he's coming to my party and eating all the cake.'

5

A person from your hometown. The kind that knows your business and won’t shut up about it.

'He’s a paisano, so he knows everything about you.'

'She called me a paisano and then told my mom I was fat.'

'They’re paisanos, which means they will fight over who is the best at soccer.'

6

A slur for poor Italians or black people. Like when your uncle calls you a paisano and then throws a tomato at your head.

'He’s a paisano, so he's broke and smells like garlic.'

'They called me a paisano and then stole my bike.'

'She said I’m a paisano and then told everyone I live in a basement.'