name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The weakest or least intelligent member of a family or other group. offensive, sometimes

   "A Fredo, in general, has very low self-esteem - he was never taught how to be independent or accountable for his actions in the real world."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A male given name from Italian.

Example

More examples

"Tom is the Fredo of his family."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Compare the given names Federico and Alfredo.

Etymology 2

From Fredo Corleone, a fictional character in the 1969 novel The Godfather (and later film adaptations).

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