Did you ever wonder how long some of the slang words we say been around? Over the years we used and re-used words that we don't realize have a long history. I know with our generation there are plenty of slang terms that will be probably still used fifty years from now. While interviewing Jesse Marquez for our Wilmington documentary he was telling us some of the words he used back in the 1940s' and 1950's. Jesse composed a nice list of slang terms that his generation used in Wilmington. Most of the words are common cholo slang still used till this day and some I never heard of. It is interesting that some words we heard all all lives are over 50 years old.
Slang Word Meaning
Tando Hat
Visa Hand
Lisa Shirt
Stramos Pants
Wisa Girl
Heina Wife
Vato Guy
Ficha Money
Calcos Shoes
Ranfla Car
Vendoga Beer
Jura Police
Leño Joint
Fragho Cigarette
Haule Job
Jefe Father
Jefa Mother
Carnal Brother
Carnala Sister
Fila Knife
Quette Gun
Nel No
Esa Her
Ese Him
Vorlote Dance/Party
Pisto Liqour
Chante Home
Lida Guitar
Trachui Top Coat
Refinar Eat
Grass Marijuana
courtesy of Old Memories Los Angeles
What slang words old or new do you like using?
What words would you like to bring back?
Peace
La Doña Junta
3 comments:
Hubby still uses some of those words... they come out alot more after a few beers and hanging with the guys. I'll pay more attention when they're talking and add some more to your list!
Thanks for the list of slang words. This is dope
Can't forget:
Canton
Simon
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