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
1
A young or inexperienced hobo, historically.
"You'll like yourself better for it in the end, and when the next optimistic “Angelina” saunters in fresh from the rails looking for some work, he may benefit from your good conduct."
— Josh Mack, The Hobo Handbook (2011)
"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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Angelinas
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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
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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.
