See also: redfella

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Etymology

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Blend of Red (a Communist) +‎ goodfella.

Noun

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Redfella (plural Redfellas)

  1. (informal) A member of the Russian mafia.
    • 2007, Linda Castillo, Overkill, Berkley Sensation, →ISBN, page 183:
      Maybe posted photos on the Internet so everyone would remember the Redfelllas were a force to be reckoned with.

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