/pa-CHOO-ko/
Person of Chicano border identity with a unique style blending Mexican and American culture. Historically, the pachucos of the 1940s defined a whole aesthetic — sharp suits, slang and swagger — that became iconic.
Example
"That dude talks like a pachuco, half Spanish half English."
"The pachuco style had a huge influence on Chicano fashion."
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/pa-CHOO-ko/
Person of Chicano border identity with a unique style blending Mexican and American culture. Historically, the pachucos of the 1940s defined a whole aesthetic — sharp suits, slang and swagger — that became iconic.
Example
"That dude talks like a pachuco, half Spanish half English."
"The pachuco style had a huge influence on Chicano fashion."
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Regional synonyms: