Guido (slang)
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"Guido" (or "Gino") is a slang term for a younger lower class or working class urban Italian-American. The Guido stereotype is often portrayed as humorously thuggish with an overtly macho attitude and an unyielding pride in his Italian ancestry.
In a wider sense (and not directly connected to the above term anymore) is the use of 'Guido' as a bouncer slang term for an obnoxious club-going male.[1]
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[edit] Etymology
The term is likely derived from the proper name Guido, and is used in various cities associated with large Italian-American populations (such as in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Staten Island, South Philadelphia, Federal Hill, ect.)
The stereotype is usually considered derogatory or an ethnic slur; however, it is, in many cases[specify], used as a term for an Italian criminal in the Mafia in areas where Guido culture is common[citation needed], much like the term "goombah." In fact, "goombah" and "Guido" have often been used interchangeably[citation needed]. However, in recent years, the term "Guido" has been applied to a certain clothing style rather than just a person of Italian ancestry[citation needed].
[edit] Style
Clothing associated with the stereotype includes gold chains, working class clothing such as plain T-shirts, muscle shirts or "guinea ts" (derived from the term "guinea," an ethnic slur for Italians), leather jackets, sweat or tracksuits, scally caps, unbuttoned dress shirts, and dress suits. Slicked-back hair or pompadours are a common stereotype, as are moustaches. Recently, heavily gelled spiked hair has become a common stereotype. The hairstyle is commonly referred to as the Blowout or Brooklyn Fade – "Brook", for short.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ Nightclub Bouncers Tell All - Tales from behind the velvet rope - The Boston Phoenix, via the 'BostonNightclubNews.com' website. Accessed 2008-02-02.
- ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13708-2003Jul5.html
- Copeland, Libby. "Strutting Season", Washington Post, July 6, 2003. Accessed March 23, 2008.
