Word
guido
Phoneticsgui·do
/ˈɡwidoʊ/
Definition
n. a slang word for a young Italian-American man who acts very tough and cares a lot about his clothes and hair. It is often used as an insult and can be seen as rude or offensive.
n. a derogatory slang term for a young, working-class Italian-American male, typically associated with an aggressive persona and a specific fashion style involving flashy clothing and groomed hair. Often considered an ethnic slur; use with extreme caution.
Examples
“He was tired of being called a guido just because of his style.”
“The reality show was criticized by some groups for promoting the guido stereotype as a representative image of Italian-American youth.”
“Sociologists have analyzed the guido subculture as a performance of hyper-masculinity and ethnic pride, though the term remains deeply polarizing and frequently offensive to the wider community.”
Examples
simple
“He was tired of being called a guido just because of his style.”
contextual
“The reality show was criticized by some groups for promoting the guido stereotype as a representative image of Italian-American youth.”
complex
“Sociologists have analyzed the guido subculture as a performance of hyper-masculinity and ethnic pride, though the term remains deeply polarizing and frequently offensive to the wider community.”
Usage
Primarily used in the Northeastern United States; carries a strong pejorative weight.
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