goodfella
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Meaning · English
A gangster, especially one in the Mafia.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Was Anthony Mirra a wiseguy then? […] If Mirra wasn't a good fellow at the time you was there, his argument is no good.
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 “goodfella” mean?
A gangster, especially one in the Mafia.
Is “goodfella” formal or informal?
goodfella is generally slang.