scarface

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947)

Etymology

From scar + face.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Capone, Al Capone, Alphonse Capone

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