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Capone

American

[kuh-pohn] / kəˈpoʊn /

noun

Al(phonse) Scarface, 1899–1947, U.S. gangster and Prohibition-era bootlegger, probably born in Italy.

Capone British

/ kəˈpəʊn /

noun

Alphonse, called Al. 1899–1947, US gangster in Chicago during Prohibition

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It held a relatively small number of prisoners, including high-profile inmates such as Al Capone.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Last month, the Met confirmed it had removed more than 1,400 officers and staff from its ranks in three years in what Deputy Commissioner Jukes called an "Al Capone" approach to uncover wrongdoing.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

The Metropolitan Police says it is using an "Al Capone" approach to root out misconduct by its own officers.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

In high school, his best friend was Al Capone Jr., the Chicago mobster’s son.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

“No kidding. You know, you really charmed Mrs. Capone too. I mean, dropping your purse on her toe. What a nice touch!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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