Originally posted by MaryCas:
I'm reading Joe Pistone's book, "The Way of the Wiseguy - Donnie Brasco". In it he refers to a wiseguys girlfriend as his "gumata". I've seen that word spelled other ways; like "cumad". Does anyone agree with Joe Pistone?
In my family, I've also heard it used to describe a child's godmother or a bride's maid of honor, as well as meaning someone's mistress, so I guess it all depends on context!!
