chulo

American  

[choo-law, choo-loh] / ˈtʃu lɔ, ˈtʃu loʊ /

noun

Spanish.

plural

chulos

1. a dandified or effeminate man.

2. pimp.

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Example Sentences

Let the sea rage as it will," observed Diego the chulo to Aguilera, "so that it bear back to old Spain the noblest man that ever drew breath in her air.

From The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville by A. L. O. E.

The cavalier seated himself on the floor, supporting his back against the wall; and the chulo, who was inclined to be sociable, stretched himself, resting on his elbow, beside the señor.

From The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville by A. L. O. E.

He dashed fearlessly into the arena, charged and wheeled and tossed his horns in the splendor of his strength, sending every red-vested chulo scrambling over the wall.

From Spanish Highways and Byways by Bates, Katharine Lee

The bull’s violence is instantly diverted by a chulo, who flaunts the red cape, and the picador is quickly extricated by vigilant satellites.

From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 3 by Various

Now through portals fast careering Picadors are disappearing; Now the barriers nimbly clearing Has the hindmost chulo flown.

From Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon by Clarke, Marcus Andrew Hislop