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?

by Jam Master J April 15, 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"

by MatteoP November 16, 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"

by tony two toes February 17, 2005

paisano

Means "friend" in Italian.

"I think."
-me

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

by Dave June 14, 2004

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)

by ut_baby2012 November 11, 2009

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).

by mhaydenangellotti April 18, 2018

Paisano

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

"Get outta here you filthy Paisano!!!"

by Miguel is a Pasta Boi July 7, 2017