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case, to: to check out a location prior to committing a crime.
chased: the rare occasion when someone is banished from the Mafia
without being whacked.
clean (adj.): no carrying a weapon.
cleaning: taking the necessary precautions to avoid being
followed while moving around.
clip: to murder, or to take money from.
clock: to keep tabs on someone's activities, comings and goings,
etc.
comare: the mistress of a Mafioso.
come in: To go see the boss when summoned. Usage:
Commission, The: the "official" name of the Mafia. A
National Crime Syndicate, comprised of the bosses of all the
Families. It was set up by Charles, Lucky Luciano in 1931 to end
the reign of the Mustache Petes.
compare: Italian for "Godfather", used here to
designate a close friend.
connected: an associate of the Family.
consigliere: the counselor, or advisor of the crime Family. Often
the diplomat who settles the arguments.
contract: a murder contract.
cop: to steal.
Cosa Nostra: Italian for "this thing of ours," or "our thing," often
used as a synonym for the Mafia.
crew: a group of mafia soldiers that takes orders from the capo.
cugine: a young thug who is trying to impress the Family so he
can become a made man.
do a piece of work: to murder someone.
Don: The head of the family. he is the only one who grants permission to
whack or make someone, and he profits from all Family operations.
earner: someone who makes money for the Family.
empty suit: someone who likes to hang around mobsters, but does
not have any special talents to offer the Family.
enforcer: the person who enforces mob law, threatens to bust
kneecaps, etc.
envelope: a cash payment.
fence: someone with worldwide outlets to liquidate illicit goods.
finger, to: to rat out someone, or mark for murder.
friend of mine: expression used when vouching for someone.
Fugazi: counterfeit.
Gaff: a phoney
gavone: a blundering individual who embarrasses himself and
others by putting his foot in his mouth, or behaving in a tactless
manner.
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