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  1. Cholo - Wikipedia

    A "cholo" in Bolivia is the name given to a campesino (peasant, farmer) who moved to the city, and though the term was also originally derogatory, it has now become more of a symbol of …

  2. Cholo | Mexican American Gangs, History & Culture | Britannica

    cholo, a young person who participates in or identifies with Mexican American gang subculture. The term, sometimes used disparagingly, is derived from early Spanish and Mexican usage …

  3. Urban Dictionary: cholo

    Feb 20, 2004 · A cholo is term implying a Hispanic male that typically dresses in chinos (khahki pants), a wifebeater sleeveless teeshirt or a flannel shirt with only the top buttoned, a hairnet, …

  4. The Meaning and Cultural Significance of "Vato" and "Cholo"

    "Vato" and "cholo" are slang terms deeply rooted in Mexican-American and Chicano culture, carrying specific meanings and cultural significance. While "vato" refers to a male friend or …

  5. CHOLO Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    When used of a Mexican or Mexican American, the term cholo usually refers disparagingly to an immigrant who is considered to be low-class and poorly educated. However, cholo is also a …

  6. Cholo: 23 Facts About the History of the Word - HipLatina

    Jan 17, 2020 · The rise of the positive use of the word “cholo” and cholo culture coincided with the Chicano movement of the 1960s. As Chicanxs were rising up, organizing, and demanding their …

  7. What a Cholo Looks Like? - Library Innovation

    Jan 20, 2024 · The cholo style and subculture has its roots in the Mexican-American (Chicano) gang and prison culture but has evolved over the decades into a distinctive fashion and …

  8. Cholo (subculture) - Wikipedia

    A cholo or chola is a member of a Chicano and subculture or life-style associated with a particular set of dress, behavior and philosophy which originated in Los Angeles. [1]

  9. EL CHOLO - Updated October 2025 - 1436 Photos & 1703 Reviews ...

    9 Photos 26 Reviews $26.34 Cheese Enchilada & Pork Tamale Combo El Cholo 5 Photos 21 Reviews Blue Corn Chicken El Cholo

  10. Racism 101 Asked And Answered: "What's The Deal With ... - LAist

    Nov 19, 2020 · "What's the deal with the term 'cholo?' How did it evolve, and who is allowed to say it?" We dive deep into the origins and meaning of the term as well as the rich culture …