Ese

usgb/iz, is/
noun

A man or guy, often used to refer to people in a friendly way. It's especially used among Mexican American men.

Hey ese, how's it going?
Visual representation of "ese" - A man or guy, often used to refer to people in a friendly way. It's especially used among Mexican American men.

Often appears as...

  • hey ese
  • what's up ese

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "ese"
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Friendly Address

Use 'ese' between close friends or peers, similar to 'dude' or 'bro'.

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Thanks for the help, ese!
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Cultural Identity

'Ese' signifies belonging or identity among Mexican Americans, conveys camaraderie.

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Ese, let's celebrate our heritage together.
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Context Specific

'Ese' is casual and may be inappropriate in formal or professional settings.

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You wouldn't say 'ese' to your boss.
Visual representation of the word "Ese"

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