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redfellas noun. Members of the Russian mafia (cf. goodfellas).

Example Citation:
"Officials say the Russian mafiosi — police like to call them 'Redfellas' — have established a beachhead in Miami, from where many of their illegal activities are being organised."
—David Adams et. al., "Russian mafia in Colombia drug link," The Times, September 30, 1997

Related Word:
red-chip

Subject Category:
The World - Crime

Posted on April 4, 2000 at 11:04 PM
Updated on April 4, 2000 at 11:04 PM


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