paisano

American  

[pahy-sah-noh, -zah-, pahy-sah-naw] / paɪˈsɑ noʊ, -ˈzɑ-, paɪˈsɑ nɔ /

Also paisan

noun

plural

paisanos

1. a person who shares one’s place of origin; compatriot.

2. Informal. a pal; buddy; compadre.

3. Southwestern U.S.

   1. a person who lives in a rural area; farm laborer; rustic.

   2. a roadrunner.

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paisano British  

/ paɪˈsɑːnəʊ, paiˈsano /

noun

1. informal a friend; pal

2. a fellow countryman

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Etymology

Origin of paisano

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; from Spanish, from French paysan; peasant

Example Sentences

Hart quarterback Jacob Paisano will be trying to get the ball to junior Matix Frithsmith in a variety ways, whether Frithsmith is playing running back or slot receiver.

From Los Angeles Times

Lalo said his late father and uncles taught him and his cousins a simple mantra: Siempre una mano pa’l paisano.

From Los Angeles Times

—Jacob Paisano, Hart: Completed 30 of 40 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns in win over Paraclete.

From Los Angeles Times

Hart is excited about the junior passing combination of quarterback Jacob Paisano and receiver Parker Maxwell.

From Los Angeles Times

The team said that there will be 12 new food vendors this year — a group that includes Paisano’s Pizza, Fuku by David Chang and Hill Country BBQ.

From Washington Times