pachuco

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Mexican American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.
  2. An argot spoken by that group, sometimes known as caló.

Pronunciation

/pəˈt͡ʃuːkəʊ/

Word forms

pachuco pachucos

Etymology

From Mexican Spanish pachuco (“flashily dressed”).

Derived words

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