friend of ours

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Noun[edit]

friend of ours (plural friends of ours)

  1. (US, Mafia, slang) A member of the Mafia in another town or district, but not a direct rival.
    Coordinate term: friend of mine

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used to indicate a certain level of trust, enough that criminal business can be discussed.

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