legitimate businessman

A euphemism for a mobster, usually of the Italian mafia. It usually is used for someone that holds a decent rank (i.e. someone with underlings). While there might have once been a time when it was used in seriousness, it's now almost always used sarcastically.

The Sicilian store owner on my block is a very legitimate businessman. He can get what you're looking for.

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