General
wino
What does wino mean?
Chicano Caló for someone who drinks heavily, from English 'wino'.
"El wino de la esquina otra vez pidiendo."
Origin
Spanglish borrowing of English 'wino'.
Frequently asked questions
What does wino mean in Caló?
It means a heavy drinker or a drunk, borrowed straight from the English word 'wino'.
Where does wino come from?
It is a Spanglish borrowing of the English slang 'wino', absorbed into Chicano Caló.
Is wino an insult?
It is dismissive, since it labels someone as a habitual drunk, so it is not a flattering term.
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