Chicano

noun

Chi·​ca·​no chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō 

also shi-

plural Chicanos

: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent

Chicano adjective

Examples of Chicano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1979, Valdez became the first Chicano director to have a play mounted on Broadway with his work Zoot Suit, which was later adapted into a feature film starring Edward James Olmos and Tyne Daly. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2026

The commission approval requires Caltrans to fund new murals on four bridge columns in San Diego that face east into Chicano Park, which is famous for its murals. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026

It’s hosted by nonprofit arts organizations Chicano Center for the Arts. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2026

Their collaboration pays homage to Chicano culture, combined with the designer’s signature bold and oversize silhouettes. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, alteration of Spanish mexicano Mexican

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Chicano

• hispano
• serrano
• solano
• soprano
• americano
• castellano
• cebuano
• mexicano
• llano
• mano

Kids Definition

Chicano

noun

Chi·​ca·​no chi-ˈkän-ō 

shi-

: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican ancestry

Chicano adjective

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, an altered form of mexicano "Mexican"