DON

What Does DON Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DON means "Mafia Boss" and "Fellow or Tutor of a University."

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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When I write DON, I mean this:

"Mafia Boss"

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Mafia Boss" is, by far, the most common meaning for DON when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

DON
Definition:	Mafia Boss
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	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:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of DON Used in a Text

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