pezzonovante

An Italian word, meaning a man with power.

(from "The Godfather")

Vito Corleone: I never wanted this for you. ... I thought that when it was your time that you would be the one to hold the strings. Senator Corleone. Governor Corleone. Somethin'.

Michael Corleone: Another pezzonovante.

by texas_musician April 23, 2006