What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
guido
Example
He's such a guido, always wearing designer clothes and driving a fancy car. [guido: noun]
Example
She acted like a guido, constantly checking herself out in the mirror. [guido: adjective]
greaser
Example
He looks like a greaser with his leather jacket and slicked-back hair. [greaser: noun]
Example
The movie portrays the greaser lifestyle of the 1950s with its rock and roll music and motorcycle gangs. [greaser: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Guido is more common in certain regions and among younger generations, while greaser is less common but still recognized in popular culture.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between guido and greaser?
Neither guido nor greaser are formal words and are often used as insults or slang in casual conversations.
