firme
FEER-mehadjective
Spanish & ChicanoSoCalDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
Excellent, solid, or admirable. Also describes a trustworthy person.
In simple English: Very good; or loyal and reliable.
Examples
That ride is firme.
He’s a firme dude, he’d never sell you out.
Usage notes
Core Chicano English, strongly associated with lowrider and pachuco culture in Southern California.
At a glance
- Track
- Spanish & Chicano
- Region
- SoCal
- Part of speech
- adjective