whacked
murdered
made man
an official member of a Mafia family who is entitled to special privileges and protections; the title is restricted to men who can trace their lineage back to Italy
bust out
drive a business, particularly a bar or restaurant, into bankruptcy by stealing products while forcing the owner to take out loans until he or she goes "bust" or bankrupt
rat
informer who provides evidence to police or prosecutors
heist
robbery
mafia
a term referring to a system of organized crime that developed in Sicily and gained a strong presence in the United States during Prohibition
associate
a gangster, such as Henry Hill, who is affiliated with a Mafia family but who is not a made man. Typically an associate is involved in robberies or operations that involve planning.
gangster
a person who earns the majority of his or her living through organized crime, particularly in a way that involves violence or the threat of violence
soldier
a low-ranking gangster who does dirty work but who is not a significant earner or a valued associate. Soldiers may function as drivers, lookouts, or errand runners. Depending on their performance they may eventually become associates or even made men.
RICO
Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a law intended to aid prosecution of people involved in organized crime
wiseguy
a made man or high-ranking associate with minor influence and decision making authority, typically someone with a history of crime who is trusted by his fellow racketeers
craps
A gambling game
One-liners
Simple, one lined jokes
Bobby Vinton
A famous American singer and songwriter known for the song "Blue Velvet"
shine box
A box that a client puts his feet on when he's getting his shoes shined
Animale
The Italian word for animal
Lufthansa
A European airline
Narc
Narcotics officer, someone who does drug busts
truant officer
Someone who ensures that a child is attending school
getting "pinched"
arrested
