A word or group of words that describes or limits a verb, noun, adjective, or adverb. Modifiers applied to nouns are adjectives. Modifiers applied to verbs or adjectives are adverbs. Those that are applied to adverbs themselves are also called adverbs.
Guido / Ë É¡ w iË d oÊ / is a slang term, often derogatory, for a working-class urban Italian American. The guido stereotype is multi-faceted. Originally, it was used as a demeaning term for Italian Americans in general.
The term is used in metropolitan areas associated with large Italian-American populations, such as New York City, Ohio, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Boston, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. In other areas, terms such as Mario and Gino have a meaning similar to guido. Although some Italians self-identify as guidos, the term is often considered derogatory or an ethnic slur. MTV caused controversy in 2009 when they used the term in promotions for the reality television show Jersey Shore.