phrase
Street Slang
al rato vato
· phrase · texas
Caló 'later, dude' — the rhyming Chicano goodbye.
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Catch you later, dude. The Chicano 'see ya later, alligator' — said as you peel off from the homies. The rhyme is the whole charm.
“Aight, I'm out — al rato vato.”
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al rato vato In A Sentence
Aight, I'm out — al rato vato.
Origin & Usage
'Al rato' (in a while) + 'vato' (dude). Rhymes on the long 'a' — same trick that powers nel pastel. Pachuco rhyme-play applied to the goodbye slot.
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