noun General Slang

Fresa

/ˈfre.sa/ · noun · informal

A preppy, stuck-up, posh kid — Mexico's version of 'bougie' or 'basic.'

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Definitions

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Describes a particular affected, sing-songy way of talking associated with rich kids.

“She has that fresa accent, drags out every word.”
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A snobby, spoiled, upper-class person who acts superior and obsesses over brands and appearances.

“He's such a fresa, won't touch anything that isn't designer.”
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As an adjective, anything bougie, posh, or trying-too-hard fancy.

“That café is way too fresa for my budget.”
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Fresa In A Sentence

My cousin went full fresa after one semester abroad.
This neighborhood is so fresa, valet parking at the grocery store.
Don't be fresa, just eat the street tacos with us.

Origin & Usage

Mexican Spanish, literally 'strawberry.' The slang sense for posh, spoiled youth emerged in the late 20th century and is roughly equivalent to 'preppy' or 'bougie' in English.

Variants fresitafresona

People Also Ask

What does 'fresa' mean in slang?

It describes a stuck-up, preppy, upper-class person obsessed with appearances and brands. Think 'bougie' or 'snob.'

Is calling someone 'fresa' an insult?

Usually mildly, yes. It pokes fun at someone being snobby or out of touch.

Does 'fresa' mean strawberry?

Literally yes, but in slang it means a posh, spoiled person.

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