cholo

mestizo, person of mixed European and various degrees of Amerindian descent, especially if the person is poor; a poor Mexican, often living in California during the 19th century; a person belonging to a street gang; a person from Peru or Bolivia, especially if they have Quechua or indigenous features; darling, honey (term of address)

Unknown etymology. Hypotheses include: * From Classical Nahuatl xolotl ("dog"). * From Classical Nahuatl xolo ("servant").

of mixed indigenous and European or mestizo descent; uncultured, poorly educated; (of an Amerindian) adopting Western customs and norms; in bad taste, offensive; ripped, with defined muscles

“Mi hijo ya se está poniendo cholo ahora que va al gimnasio.” — My son is getting ripped now that he goes to the gym.

Unknown etymology. Hypotheses include: * From Classical Nahuatl xolotl ("dog"). * From Classical Nahuatl xolo ("servant").