Definition of Chicano
Chicanos
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
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Origin and Etymology of chicano
Mexican Spanish, alteration of Spanish mexicano Mexican
CHICANO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of Chicano for English Language Learners
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: an American (especially a man or boy) whose parents or grandparents came from Mexico
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