1. Young Mexican-American men, especially in the 1940s–1950s, who adopted a distinctive style of dress, speech, and behavior; members of a youth subculture associated with urban areas in the southwestern United States.
Usage: plural of pachuco; historical; cultural term; often used in historical and sociological contexts

Examples

• The pachucos of Los Angeles were known for their zoot suits and distinctive slang.
• During the 1940s, pachucos became a visible presence in southwestern cities.
• The Zoot Suit Riots involved conflicts between servicemen and pachucos in 1943.
• Historians study pachucos as an important part of Mexican-American cultural history.
• The pachuco subculture influenced music, fashion, and language in the region.