брателло

Russian

Etymology

Alteration of брат (brat), influenced by Italian fratello.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [brɐˈtɛɫ(ː)ə]

Noun

брате́лло • (bratɛ́llom anim (indeclinable) (criminal slang)

  1. (humorous) bro, brother, mate (form of address)
  2. gangster, mobster (member of a братва́ (bratvá))