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gorra

GOH-rrahnoun
Spanish & ChicanoDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

Literally a cap or hat. In Chicano use it also describes freeloading — living “off the cap”.

In simple English: A hat; also means getting things for free.

Examples

  • Pass me my gorra.

  • He’s always de gorra, never pays for anything.

At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun

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