Once upon a time, and quite honestly probably still for many of us, a derogatory term used to describe individuals of mixed Hispanic descent. Equivalent to “mutt” or “dog,” later used as a symbol of revolution and rebellion against THE MAN, most recently adopted as a symbol of our heritage, almost a sentiment of pride for who we are, even if not all of us subscribe to the Chola/Cholo/Chonga lifestyle.
Seriously, how many YouTube Chonga makeup tutorials are out there now?