The largest crime organization in the world which demands the most respect and is ran by the Godfather. Not many really remember the Mafia, most think its gone, but the brotherhood keeps it alive. MFA.

Mothers and Fathers Italian Association
Originated in Sicily, as a way of protection, when a family went on vacation they would ask their friends to watch their houses etc. once brought to America they used mafia to describe organized crime. its not all just killing like the movies, its more of a close family that will do anything to protect their loved ones, and make some money doing it

theivery in numbers.

an organization of criminal practices in order to make money (most commonly associated with Sicilians).
;highly associated with "hip-hop stars" who like to consider themselves "mafioso".. Ex: LiL Kim, 3-6 Mafia ect.. these people also copy the typical italin lifestyle, such as wearing "bling-bling", driving italian cars, wearing Italian made suits (P. Diddy) and frequently refering to the mafia in their lyrics. These people are the opposite of "wiggers".. they are "Nackers".

a word that came out of the arabic language in sicily.mostly consisting in america of half and quater sicilians at the time who were in the mafia. same thing with the famous people who are " sicilian" most of them are half or quarter.

An invention of the media, used to sully the name of Italian Americans by portraying them as criminals, while drawing attention from the dirty Micks who were the real criminals.

An arrogant attitude adopted by loud mouth Italians. Someone who annoys other people by speaking in threats while using hand gestures.