PACHUCO SLANG

"It was the secret fantasy of every Vato, living in or out of the Pachucada, to put on the Zoot Suit... and play the myth." - El Pachuco, 'Zoot Suit'

• Ay Te Watcho: Used when you say good-bye to someone. Literally translates into "watch yourself."
• Ay Te Miro: Same as above. Literally translates into "see you later."
• Chalé: Used to indicate disagreement with something said.
• Chisme: As many of you know, Eskimos have well over a dozen words to describe "snow". Well, we Mexicanos have almost as many to describe "gossip". This is one of the many variations.
• Chones: Loosely translates into, ummm - shall we say, your underwear.
• c/s: Meaning "nobody can mess with this."
• Drape: The name for the extra-long broad- shouldered jacket that is worn by the Zooter.
• Esé: Used instead of "homeboy", "dude", etc. (see Vato below)
• Oralé: 1.) Another version of saying "What's Up?" (see Q-Vo below). 2.) Also used to indicate agreement with someone.
• Orgullo: Pride.
• Pachucada: Lifestyle of the Pachuco.
• Pachuco: Old school term for Chicano zooters - the dress, attitude, language, culture, etc.
• Pegged: How the pants are tapered and fit tight around the ankles.
• Pelon: One who is, shall we say "hairline challenged."
• Q-Vo: Another version of saying "What's Up?"
• Ruca: A fine looking woman with a lot of orgullo.
• Simón: Used to signify agreement with someone.
• Tablitas (also known as Spectators): Stacy Adams® is the name brand of the distinctive patent-leather wing tip (often two-toned) shoes worn by the Zooter.
• Tando: Broad-brimmed hat
• Trapos: Clothes or outfit.
• Trucha: Means watch yourself, watch out or check yourself.
• Vato:Used instead of "homeboy", "dude", etc. (see Ese above)
• Y-Que: And what?! Said with attitude - don't know how else to say it.
• Zoot Suiter or Zooter: Name of a person who wears Zoot Suits (and is just generally a cool vato.)

(many thanks to Suavecito for the list)