Pachuco
[puh-choo-koh; Spanish pah-choo-kaw] /pəˈtʃu koʊ; Spanish pɑˈtʃu kɔ/
noun, plural pachucos
[puh-choo-kohz; Spanish pah-choo-kaws] /pəˈtʃu koʊz; Spanish pɑˈtʃu kɔs/ (Show IPA)
1.
(especially among Mexican-Americans) a teenage youth who belongs to a street gang known for its flamboyant style.
/pəˈtʃuːkəʊ/
noun (pl) -cos
1.
(US) a young Mexican living in the US, esp one of low social status who belongs to a street gang
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