pachuco

pəˈtʃuːkoʊ

Definitions

1. noun

A style of dress, speech, and behavior originating in the Mexican-American border region, characterized by flashy, extravagant, and often rebellious attire and mannerisms.

“The young man’s pachuco style was iconic in the 1940s and ’50s, reflecting his Mexican-American heritage and desire for self-expression.”

Synonyms

  • lowrider
  • zoot suiter

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • traditionalist