ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cholo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cholo is a noun meaning (derogatory) A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics.

Meaning

(derogatory) A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics.

Example Sentences

When Converse's cool-hunter DeeDee Gordon was in Los Angeles, she saw white teenage girls dressing like cholos, or Mexican gangsters, wearing tight white tank tops known as "wife beaters," a bra strap hanging out, long shorts, tube socks, and shower sandals.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include return, back, chomo, chuke, chav, chico.

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