Jaina

jaina (HIGH-nah), n. (pl. jainas): Spanish for 'girlfriend', used mainly by Chicanos throughout the Southwest, especially California. It is synonymous with the spanish term, 'ruca.' Possibly related to the Portuguese word, 'rainha' (pronounced HIGH-nyah), meaning 'queen'.

Órale, homes, your jaina looks firme, but she aint as fine as my ruca.

by Defining Definer of Definition March 30, 2022

Jaina

jaina (HIGH-nah), n. (pl. jainas): Spanish for 'girlfriend', used mainly by Chicanos throughout the Southwest, especially California. It is synonymous with the spanish term, 'ruca.'

Órale, homes, your jaina looks firme, but she aint as fine as my ruca.

by Defining Definer of Definition March 30, 2022