noun
cholo
CHOH-loh
Cholo (noun) means (informal, sometimes offensive) A term, mainly used in the US, for a Mexican-American or Hispanic gang member or someone with that style. Example: “The film depicted cholo culture in 1990s East Los Angeles.”
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(informal, sometimes offensive) A term, mainly used in the US, for a Mexican-American or Hispanic gang member or someone with that style.
"The film depicted cholo culture in 1990s East Los Angeles."
How to use cholo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slang term for a Chicano gang-associated identity, common in West Coast US usage.
When to use it
Can be neutral or derogatory depending on context and who is using it — treat carefully.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cholos
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish cholo, whose ultimate origin is uncertain.
Rhymes for cholo
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What does “cholo” mean?
The word “cholo” means (informal, sometimes offensive) A term, mainly used in the US, for a Mexican-American or Hispanic gang member or someone with that style. In plain terms, a slang term for a Chicano gang-associated identity, common in West Coast US usage.
How do you pronounce “cholo”?
“Cholo” is pronounced CHOH-loh (/ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cholo” in a sentence?
Here is “cholo” used in a sentence: “The film depicted cholo culture in 1990s East Los Angeles.”
What part of speech is “cholo”?
“Cholo” is a noun.
Where does the word “cholo” come from?
The word “cholo” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish cholo, whose ultimate origin is uncertain.
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