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cholo

/ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
cho-lo
IPA
/ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish cholo, of uncertain origin.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

cholos (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

chola

Questions

How do you pronounce cholo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/.
What does cholo mean?
A Mexican or Hispanic gang member, or somebody perceived to embody similar characteristics.
Where does cholo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cholo, of uncertain origin.

How to pronounce cholo

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cholo”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈt͡ʃoʊloʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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