Meaning of cholo | Babel Free

Definitions

A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics.

derogatory

Examples

“When Converse's cool-hunter DeeDee Gordon was in Los Angeles, she saw white teenage girls dressing like cholos, or Mexican gangsters, wearing tight white tank tops known as "wife beaters," a bra strap hanging out, long shorts, tube socks, and shower sandals.”

CEFR level