General
tirili
What does tirili mean?
Chicano Caló for a pachuco or a marijuana smoker.
"Ese tirili siempre anda en la esquina."
Origin
Chicano Pachuco Caló term.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tirili' mean?
In Chicano Caló it refers to a pachuco or a marijuana smoker.
Where does 'tirili' come from?
It's a term from Pachuco Caló, the historic Mexican-American zoot-suit-era slang of the Southwest.
Is 'tirili' still used?
It's an older Caló word tied to pachuco culture, so it's dated and heard mostly in that context.
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