capo di tutti capi en · NOUN
Etymology
From Italian capo di tutti i capi, meaning "leader of all leaders".
Meanings
- (slang) Boss of all the bosses, especially in the mafia, Cosa Nostra etc. Often used by law enforcement, the media and the public in general to describe a Mafia boss who exerts significant influence on how the Mafia should run.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capi di tutti capi | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
pl szef wszystkich szefów (“boss of all bosses” in the Mafia)