gino

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Meaning · English

A person of Mediterranean (especially Italian) descent, stereotypically regarded as shallow and materialistic.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Ginos are essentially teenagers of Italian background who take on what they think are traits that characterize an Italian...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gino” mean?

A person of Mediterranean (especially Italian) descent, stereotypically regarded as shallow and materialistic.

Is “gino” formal or informal?

gino is generally derogatory, slang.