La Raza
Chicano Slang in Old-School Hip-Hop: The Words Kid Frost, Cypress Hill and Mellow Man Ace Put on the Radio
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/Sounds like "EH-sehs"/
The Chicano plural of "ese," used to refer to a group of cholos, vatos, or barrio Raza in general. "Los eses" is a collective formation that works like "homies" or "the guys" in Chicano English. The word carries barrio identity, quasi-familial brotherhood, and belonging to a group that respects itself. It shows up constantly in Chicano-life films ("Blood In, Blood Out," "American Me") and in Chicano rap.
Example
"Los eses del barrio andan armando carne asada. → The homies from the barrio are throwing a BBQ."
"Vinieron los eses a visitarme. → The homies came to visit me."
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/Sounds like "EH-sehs"/
The Chicano plural of "ese," used to refer to a group of cholos, vatos, or barrio Raza in general. "Los eses" is a collective formation that works like "homies" or "the guys" in Chicano English. The word carries barrio identity, quasi-familial brotherhood, and belonging to a group that respects itself. It shows up constantly in Chicano-life films ("Blood In, Blood Out," "American Me") and in Chicano rap.
Example
"Los eses del barrio andan armando carne asada. → The homies from the barrio are throwing a BBQ."
"Vinieron los eses a visitarme. → The homies came to visit me."
Regional synonyms:
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Travieso
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A restless, playful kid who can't sit still for a second. It's that affectionate way to describe a child who's always getting into mischief, touching everything, and exploring every corner.