adjective General Slang

Naco

/ˈna.ko/ · adjective · informal

Tacky, low-class, or trashy — the Mexican opposite of 'fresa.'

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Definitions

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Used self-deprecatingly or reclaimed with pride, like 'unapologetically tacky.'

“Yeah it's naco and I love it, no shame.”
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Describes a person seen as unrefined or trashy, often with classist undertones.

“He called the décor naco, which was pretty rude.”
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Tacky, tasteless, or low-class — describing style, behavior, or taste seen as crude.

“Those neon rims are kind of naco, honestly.”
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Naco In A Sentence

That outfit is so naco it loops back to iconic.
Don't be naco, use a napkin not your sleeve.
Some say the party was naco but everyone had fun.

Origin & Usage

Mexican Spanish for tacky or low-class, the cultural opposite of 'fresa.' Its origin is debated and it carries classist and sometimes racist baggage, though younger people increasingly reclaim it playfully.

Variants nacanacosnaquísimo
Tags #spanish#mexican#general

People Also Ask

What does 'naco' mean?

It means tacky, trashy, or low-class in Mexican Spanish. It's the opposite of 'fresa' (posh).

Is 'naco' offensive?

It can be, since it carries classist and sometimes racist undertones. Younger people often reclaim it jokingly.

What's the difference between 'naco' and 'fresa'?

'Naco' means tacky and low-class, while 'fresa' means posh and snobby — they're cultural opposites.

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