Originally Posted By: RollinBones
thanks, i'm aware of the meaning just wondering if anyone knew the origin. when you say used by mainland italians do you mean it originated in italy?


I mean people who are not Sicilian, as Sicily is an island and not part of the mainland of Italy; but neither is Sardinia.

It's an Italian-American slang term based on prejudice/bigotry, and the slang word originated in the United States.

Last edited by cornuto_e_contento; 05/04/14 03:57 PM.