"Caponesque" meaning in All languages combined

See Caponesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Caponesque [comparative], most Caponesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Capone + -esque, after Al Capone. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Capone|esque}} Capone + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Caponesque (comparative more Caponesque, superlative most Caponesque)
  1. Having a similarity to Al Capone. Wikipedia link: Al Capone Synonyms: caponesque

Alternative forms

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