paisano

n. means countryman or brother in Italian. The equivilent of "homie" to Italians and Italian-Americans.
Usually spelled paesano.
Sometimes shortened to paesan or paisan

Yo, howyoudoing, paisano?

paisano by Jam Master J April 14, 2005

paisano

Italian, usually said in reference to 'buddy, friend, mate'. Also in the diaspora used to describe Italians from same village your ancestors came from.

"You know Domenico, don't you? He's a paisano (from the same village)"

"Hey paisano"

paisano by MatteoP December 9, 2008

paisano

A word used by italians toward other italians meaning "Italian brother" sometimes shortened to Paisan.

"Capisci Paisano, Si o no"
"Ay paisan, how ya doin"

paisano by tony two toes February 16, 2005

Paisano

Generally describes a person from the same origin as oneself.

Paisano originates from the Italian lauguage, in which it means "Brother." It is also the equivalent to "Homie" in the U.S. and often shortened to "Paisa" in slang terms.

Cristian and Jessica are both from Panama.

Therefore Jessica can call Cristian a Paisano. (or Paisa)

Paisano by ut_baby2012 November 10, 2009

paisano

Means "friend" in Italian.

"I think."
-me

"Hey paisano!"
-a mafian walking past a fellow mafian

paisano by Dave June 14, 2004

Paisano

A Slur often towards blacks/Italian's of the bottom class.

"Get outta here you filthy Paisano!!!"

Paisano by Miguel is a Pasta Boi July 7, 2017

Paisano/Paisan

Paisano/Paesano/Paisan -Italian(n) referring to another Italian(n)who is from the same village or area/region in Italy.
Countryman

Alfredo is a Paisano/Paisan also from (name of ancestral homeland-village) or region of Italy; as in Marchegiano (a person from the region of Le Marche).

Paisano/Paisan by mhaydenangellotti May 27, 2018