"Pachuco" is a term with Mexican origins that refers to a subculture of young Latinos in the United States during the 1940s. Synonyms for this word include "zoot suiter," which refers to the sharp-dressed style of the subculture, and "caló," which is a slang dialect used by Pachucos. Other terms used to refer to this subculture include "swing kid" and "jitterbug." The Pachuco subculture was known for its distinctive clothing, music, and language. It served as an expression of identity and resistance for young Latinos living in a society that often discriminated against them.