Fredo

1. A male given name from Italian.

plural Fredos

1. offensivesometimesThe weakest or least intelligent member of a family or other group.

   How do “Fredos” Affect the Family Firm?

   2016, Franz W. Kellermanns, Frank Hoy, The Routledge Companion to Family Business, →ISBN

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   A Fredo, in general, has very low self-esteem - he was never taught how to be independent or accountable for his actions in the real world.

   2003, Chris Kozakis, Firing Fido!: How Radically Redefining Loyalty Unleashes True Leadership, →ISBN

   “Fredo,” Michael said immediately. “Yeah, no guy sees himself as Fredo. He was the cowardly, loser brother. Plus, he betrayed Michael.” “Well, I know plenty of Fredos. I've dated many of them,” Maria said sourly, shooting Michael a look.

   2003, Kevin Ryan, A New Beginning, →ISBN, page 29

   We all know a Fredo, a Sonny, a Michael. When it comes to "The Godfather," we're all the experts.

   2004, Newsweek - Volume 144, page 28

   Or is your family a who's who of Sonny's and Fredos?

   2017, Mark J. Kohler, The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom, →ISBN