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Literal translation into the American Language is "Captain". People have used and continue to use this term to characterize a Mafia family member to signify their relevance and importance to their family. A captain "orders" soldiers to do certain tasks needed. Capos get their orders from underbosses, who get them from the family Consigliere, who gets his from the boss.
"Ohhh Paulie, you hear that Giovanni became a Capo!?"
Capo by bada_bing0 April 3, 2008
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A device that is attached to the frets of a guitar to raise the pitch of each string.
He put the capo on his guitar to raise the key for the singer.
capo by Bob July 5, 2004
A boss in an organized crime, typically La Cosa Nostra (Italian-American mob)
caporegime(lieutenant or captain)
Capo by The Thinker June 21, 2003
A mentality and personality trait. Someone who is free-spirited and does not give a fuck about what you think. They also have the ability to get mad hoes.
"Damn, I feel so capo right now!"

"Dude, that girl is not worth being a capo to."

"If only someone who was capo enough was here to save the day.."
Capo by chowmein69 March 29, 2020
An Italian word meaning boss.Usually the boss of an Italian organized crime family or the mafia.
"Warn the Capo, the Bonnano Family has just betrayed him."
Capo by Mr.Peoples January 25, 2003
Capo is a person who is very amazing and fantastic. They will always help you out and will always have your loyalty.
Do you know foe capo on Instagram?

Capo is so cool.
Do you like Capo?
Capo by bgrkapski February 8, 2022