Meaning & use
Cappo
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A high-ranking member of a criminal organization, especially the Mafia, who commands a crew of lower-ranking members (more commonly spelled 'capo').
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The informant testified that the defendant had risen to cappo within the crime family.
Every cappo answered directly to the boss of the organization.
A note on using this word
The word comes from the Italian 'capo,' meaning 'head' or 'chief'; 'cappo' is a less common alternate spelling seen in English texts.
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capoboss
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