chico
[chee-koh]
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Origin of chico
short for chicalote
Chico
[chee-koh]
- a city in central California.
- a male given name.
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Examples from the Web for chico
Contemporary Examples
Needless to say, they end up getting Harpo and Chico Marx to play on the team instead.
Orlando “Chico” Morales was convicted of the crime 32 years ago, but the organization strongly believes he is innocent.
Your final gambit has been the Chico Marx line—“Who you gonna believe, me or your own eyes”?
Leslie H. Gelb: Israel and Netanyahu, Pipe Down the Threats of War on IranLeslie H. Gelb
February 6, 2012
Beaten out of a nomination by little-heard-of movies like A Cat in Paris and Chico Rita?
Rodgers hails from Chico, Calif., an idyllic pristine town in Northern California about a three-hour drive from San Francisco.
Historical Examples
Boabdil el Chico had taken the field, at the head of a numerous army.
Leila, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
"Chico, the wretch is called," I said, fixing a cap on my pistol.
Confessions Of Con CreganCharles James Lever
"Chico is smart, that I do confess," said the other, with a grin.
Confessions Of Con CreganCharles James Lever
And he do look so uncommon like a vagabond, too; Chico, I don't like him.
Confessions Of Con CreganCharles James Lever
Chico after this always seemed to consider Jack his particular friend.
In the Wilds of AfricaW.H.G. Kingston
chico
- another name for greasewood (def. 1)
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