Pachuco refers to a subculture of Chicanos and Mexican-Americans, associated with zoot suits, street gangs, nightlife, and flamboyant public behavior. The term is also used to refer to the jargon or slang used by this subculture. In some regions, it may also be used pejoratively to refer to someone who is flashy or showy.
Examples
- Spanish: El muchacho se viste como un pachuco, con su traje de zoot y su sombrero grande.
- English: The boy dresses like a pachuco, with his zoot suit and his big hat.