noun Uncommon

Angelina

and-zhuh-LEE-nuh

Angelina (noun) means a young or inexperienced hobo, historically. Example: “The old rail-riders looked out for the angelinas new to the tracks.”

noun

A young or inexperienced hobo, historically.

"The old rail-riders looked out for the angelinas new to the tracks."

A female resident of Los Angeles.

"As a lifelong angelina, she knew every shortcut around the city's traffic."

How to Use Angelina

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old slang term for a young hobo, or a female Los Angeles local.

Word Forms

Angelinas plural

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Etymology

The hobo sense likely derives as a nickname; the Los Angeles sense is formed from "Angeleno/Angelino" with a feminine ending.

Rhymes for Angelina

Ina mina gina Tina Dina nina fina Lina Zina Rina China Elina

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Angelina” mean?

The word “Angelina” means a young or inexperienced hobo, historically. In plain terms, either an old slang term for a young hobo, or a female Los Angeles local.

How do you pronounce “Angelina”?

“Angelina” is pronounced and-zhuh-LEE-nuh (/ˌænd͡ʒəˈliːnə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Angelina” in a sentence?

Here is “Angelina” used in a sentence: “The old rail-riders looked out for the angelinas new to the tracks.”

What part of speech is “Angelina”?

“Angelina” is a noun.

Is “Angelina” a common word?

“Angelina” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Angelina” have?

“Angelina” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a young or inexperienced hobo, historically.