DON

What Does DON Mean in a Text?

DON means "Mafia Boss" and "Fellow or Tutor of a University." Here is more information about each of these definitions of DON.

Mafia Boss

DON is a term used to refer to a boss in the mafia.

Other words for "boss," especially in gangland and organized crime circles, include:

Fellow or Tutor of a University

Don is an honorific used for fellows and tutors of universies, especially traditional universities such as Oxford and Cambridge in the UK.

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meaning of DON

"Mafia Boss"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Mafia Boss" is the most common definition for DON on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
DON
Definition:Mafia Boss
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for DON

"Fellow or Tutor of a University" is another definition for DON.
DON
Definition:Fellow or Tutor of a University
Type:Word
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of DON Used in a Text

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