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naco

nah-kohadjective, noun
Spanish & ChicanoStrongDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

Tacky, low-class, unsophisticated. A class insult dressed up as taste.

In simple English: Tacky or low-class.

Examples

  • Calling people naco is usually about money, not taste.

  • She said the party was naco and then stayed till two.

Usage notes

Classist. Documented because you will hear it. Using it says more about you than about them.

At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
adjective, noun

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