In the
American Mafia,
made man is a term for a fully initiated member of the Mafia. Other common names for members include
man of honor ,
goodfella, and
wiseguy, though the last two can also apply to non-initiated associates who work closely with the Mafia. Earning or making one's "button", or becoming a "button man" for the Mafia, is usually synonymous with becoming a "made man". In Sicily, the proper term for a member of the
Sicilian Mafia is in Italian
uomo d'onore, or in Sicilian
omu d'onuri.
Mafioso is a common term used by the press and academics, but is not used by members themselves.