English word goodfella comes from English good, English fella ((informal) used to address a male.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| good | English (en) | (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To benefit; gain.. (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To make improvements or repairs.. (intransitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.. (reflexive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To flatter; congratulate oneself; anticipate.. (transitive, now, chiefly, _, dialectal) To do good to (someone); benefit; cause to [...] |
| fella | English (en) | (informal) used to address a male. |
| goodfella | English (en) | (US, informal) A Mafia gangster. |