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