I know that is not usually used in english
urban talk, but I think it
will help with the misunderstandings. For spanish people (From Spain), this word doesn't mean the same as for latin people from South or Center America. Instead, is the feminine form of "chulo", a word that refers to:
1. Something that is
cool. Its a bit old fashioned but still in use.
2. Someone that acts in a prepotent way. Even more old fashioned, but in use. Commonly used by children in diminutive variants, "chulito" (For boys) and "chulita" (For girls)
3. Usually only in the male variant it refers to the person who protects a
prostitute in exchange for a large portion of their profits.
1. ¡Esas botas son muy chulas! (These
boots are very
cool!)
2. No me gusta jugar con ella porque es una chulita. (I don't like to
play with her because she is a prepotent)
3. Su chulo parece muy agresivo. (Her "chulo" seems so aggressive)