"chomo" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃoʊmoʊ/ Forms: chomos [plural]
Etymology: From a corrupted blend of chi(ld) + mo(lester). Etymology templates: {{blend|en|child|molester|alt1=chi(ld)|alt2=mo(lester)|nocap=1}} blend of chi(ld) + mo(lester) Head templates: {{en-noun}} chomo (plural chomos)
  1. (US, prison slang) A child molester. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for chomo meaning in English (2.3kB)

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