noun
Angelina
and-zhuh-LEE-nuh
noun
1
A young or inexperienced hobo, historically.
"The old rail-riders looked out for the angelinas new to the tracks."
2
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 notesIn 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.