friend of mine

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Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

friend of mine (plural friends of mine)

  1. (US, Mafia, slang) A personal friend of the speaker/writer who is not a member of the Mafia.
    Coordinate term: friend of ours

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used to indicate that Mafia business is not to be discussed in his presence.
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