name
Fredo
name
1
A male first name of Italian origin.
"His uncle, everyone in the family called Fredo."
noun
1
Slang for the weakest or least capable member of a family or group.
"He got tired of being treated like the fredo of the team."
How to Use Fredo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a name, a short form linked to Federico/Alfredo; as slang, an insult meaning the weak link of the group.
When to use it
The slang sense is informal and can be considered an insult.
Word Forms
Fredos plural
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Etymology
Related to the Italian given names Federico and Alfredo; the slang sense is widely traced to the character Fredo Corleone in The Godfather.