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chuco town
What does chuco town mean?
El Paso, Texas. The city that birthed the zoot-suit-and-Caló pachuco movement, and still wears the nickname with pride. If somebody's from Chuco Town, they're from the 915.
"Born and raised in Chuco Town — best Mexican food on the border, no debate."
Origin
Short for 'pachuco.' El Paso was the cradle of 1930s–40s pachuco counterculture, and Juárez migrants would say they were heading 'pa' El Chuco' when crossing over.
Frequently asked questions
What does Chuco Town mean?
Chuco Town is a nickname for El Paso, Texas, the birthplace of pachuco culture.
How do you use Chuco Town in a sentence?
Someone from there might say 'I'm reppin' Chuco Town.'
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