Etymology

Piru

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Today it means: A member of an alliance of African-American street gangs based in southern California. Full definition →

Chumash
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  1. Chumash · borrowed from
  2. English todayPiru

From Chumash. The gang was named after Piru Street, a residential street in Compton and neighboring Willowbrook; but is now often explained by various backronyms, such as Powerful Indestructible Ruthless Untouchables.

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