chones n.pl. underwear, especially undershorts or panties. Also chonies, choners. Editorial Note: Despite its proximity to a mention of lingerie, chonies in the 1928 citation is probably a typographical error for chorines. Etymological Note:...
paisa n.— «There is a slang term that students in mostly Latino schools use to separate those who seem more connected to their Latino roots than to American culture: “paisas.” It comes from the word “paisano,”...
Gringolandia n. the United States of America. Etymological Note: Mexican Spanish gringo ‘Yankee; English-speaking North American’ + landia (suffix indicating ‘place’) (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
charro n.— «Cliques are split by taste in music or country of origin, including roqueros (Spanish rock fans) and charros (who listen to traditional country Mexican tunes).» —“Cultural learning curve” by Elizabeth...
cebradita n.— «Juan Calzada, Nidian’s brother, changes the cassette tape player from Mexican cebraditas and cumbias to OutKast so he can break-dance to the rap music for the captive audience.» —“Cultural learning curve” by...
roquero n.— «Cliques are split by taste in music or country of origin, including roqueros (Spanish rock fans) and charros (who listen to traditional country Mexican tunes).» —“Cultural learning curve” by Elizabeth...