Definition of "goodfella" [goodfella]

• A Mafia gangster. (noun)

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• "And I think he thought that this insider, Patrick, was like a Don Corleone, the Mafia king, a "goodfella," and he wanted to impress him in some respects, but he still was afraid of getting into trouble in others."
• "Rossi is called a "wise guy," "goodfella" and a candidate with "bocce balls," for his business sense, charity work and recall policy - all in a New Jersey accent."
• "In the 'goodfella' ad he references the half a billion dollars he's raised and his years in public service."