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   Pai·san

   /pīˈzän/

   

   noun

   • 1. (among people of Italian or Spanish descent) a fellow countryman or friend (often as a term of address). informal US

   Word Origin from Italian paisano ‘peasant, rustic’.

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2. www.thefreedictionary.com › paisanPaisan - definition of paisan by The Free Dictionary

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   Paisan is a term for a countryman, a compatriot, or a friend, especially in Italian-American slang. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of paisan from various sources and dictionaries.

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   What does Paisan mean in Italian?

   • It's a word that's used with Italians or Italian Americans when informally, but friendly, adressing one another. It means "brother" or "fellow countryman ". Shortened from paisano, and is sometimes spelled paesan. "Hey, paisan! How's the veal parmigiana?" " Delicious, best in the city !" Get the paisan mug.

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   What is the difference between Alfredo and Paisano?

   • Paisano / Paesano / Paisan -Italian (n) referring to another Italian (n)who is from the same village or area/region in Italy. Alfredo is a Paisano/Paisan also from (name of ancestral homeland-village) or region of Italy; as in Marchegiano (a person from the region of Le Marche ). Get the Paisano/Paisan mug.

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   When was Paisan first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun paisan is in the 1940s. OED's earliest evidence for paisan is from 1940, in New York Times. paisan is a borrowing from Italian. Etymons: Italian paesano.

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   • Get the Paisano/Paisan mug. It's a word that's used with Italians or Italian Americans when informally, but friendly, adressing one another. It means "brother" or "fellow countryman". Shortened from paisano, and is sometimes spelled paesan.

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4. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: paisan

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   Nov 11, 2005 · Paisan is a term of endearment or respect for Italians or Italian Americans. It can mean brother, countryman, or fellow villager. See different definitions, examples, and translations of paisan on Urban Dictionary.

5. fluentslang.com › slang-for-italiansTop 36 Slang For Italians – Meaning & Usage - FluentSlang

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   • Paisan. This term is used to refer to a fellow Italian or someone of Italian descent. It is often used as a friendly and familiar way to address or refer to someone from Italy.
   • Mamma mia. This exclamation is commonly used in Italian culture to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief. It has become a popular catchphrase in many countries, often associated with Italian stereotypes.
   • Ciao bella. This phrase is a common way to greet a woman in Italian. It is often used as a friendly and flirtatious greeting, especially when addressing someone in a casual or informal setting.
   • Nonna. This term is used to refer to one’s grandmother in Italian. It is a term of endearment and respect for the matriarch of the family. For instance, “I’m going to visit my nonna this weekend.”

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAISAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Paisan is a noun that means a fellow countryman or an Italian-American. Learn how to pronounce, collocate and conjugate this word with examples and sources.

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › paisan_npaisan, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun paisan mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun paisan . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

8. www.youtube.com › watchpaisan meaning and pronunciation - YouTube

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   Nov 29, 2014 · paisan meaning and pronunciation. It's a word that's used with Italians or Italian Americans when informally, but friendly, adressing one another. It means "brother" or "fellow countryman".

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9. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › paisanPAISAN definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   paisan in British English. (paɪˈzæn ) noun. 1. a fellow countryman. 2. US. an Italian-American. Collins English Dictionary.