In certain parts of Northern California and the Southwest, "Cholo" is a derrogatory and/or racist remark used by non-Hispanics and Chicanos alike. For racists, it defines the Hispanic people and culture as a whole. For Americanized Hispanics, it can mean something akin to a Hick Mexican- Someone that has recently crossed the border and is ignorant to both U.S. and Mexican-American culture. It also is commonly used to imply a Hispanic gangster type. For all intensive purposes though, it can be implied as a racial identifier/a racist comment and should be avoided in conversation. In other words- calling the wrong person a Cholo could warrant a severe beating.
by Shabba97 July 17, 2008
cholo is a sur trece scum they where blue and cant fight for themselves...they go in packs and always mug and get beat up....also called scrapas they hang out on spruce st in g-town
by alexis moreno August 06, 2007
A word now used in terms of excitement - much like "Alright!", "Whoa!", "Yikes!", or "Heck Yeah!". Originally taken from scradish mythology, a Cholo has been said to be a mythical bear-like beast legend similar to Big Foot with buggy eyes, perhaps. These creatures have been noted to wear ties, grit their teeth, and defecate & urinate in the place they stand when sited. When a Cholo is sited, the spotter would yell “Cholo!!!!” in excitement – and thus was derived the modern meaning. Some speculate that Cholos are not real beasts and that they may simply be office workers caught off-guard in bear costumes.
by Dordo March 10, 2005
Chicano slang taken from the
spanish def of single or alone and
adopted as an identifier of gang
members, usually Hispanic, across
the country.
spanish def of single or alone and
adopted as an identifier of gang
members, usually Hispanic, across
the country.
by bleedle October 01, 2003
Chicano slang meaning "troublemaker". Groups beyond Chicanos have become familiar with the term and may use it.
Specific fashions might be adopted by people seeking to project a "cholo" image, but no particular appearance is necessary to be a troublemaker or cholo.
Specific fashions might be adopted by people seeking to project a "cholo" image, but no particular appearance is necessary to be a troublemaker or cholo.
<i>Zoot suiters might think they are being so cool, but with the war on they are just being a bunch of cholos.</i>
by Esse March 29, 2005
mexican for douche bag
This party is full of cholos. If there were actually some bitches here I would totally get some pussy.
by benis d July 29, 2005
a cholo is a member of the chicano culture. It does not have anything to do with gangs. a cholo is the Mexican/American hard worker aware of his chicano heritage.
by zyania2003 November 24, 2003