Etymology

cholo

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Today it means: A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics. Full definition →

Spanish cholo
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromcholo
  2. English todaycholo

Borrowed from Spanish cholo, of uncertain origin.

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