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.