Chusma (en. Rabble)
/ˈtʃusma/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of people who lack education or refinement.
That rabble interrupted the meeting with their shouting.
Esa chusma interrumpió la reunión con sus gritos.
A derogatory term to refer to the common people or crowd.
I don't like being in the middle of that rabble.
No me gusta estar en medio de esa chusma.
A set of individuals who are considered vulgar or rude.
That rabble does not respect the rules of the place.
Esa chusma no respeta las reglas del lugar.
Etymology
From Hispanic Arabic 'cusma', which means 'people' or 'folk'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to behave like the rabble
To act in a disordered or rude way.
hacer chusma
to be of the rabble
To belong to a group considered vulgar or of low culture.
ser de la chusma
to speak in a vulgar manner
To speak in an irreverent or poorly educated manner.
hablar en chusma
Related Words
plebe
A term that refers to the mass or lower class of society.
plebe
vulgar
That is rude or in bad taste.
vulgar
multitude
A large number of people that group together.
multitud
Slang Meanings
A group of noisy and bothersome people.
That rabble does not let anyone sleep in the neighborhood.
Esa chusma no deja dormir a nadie en la vecindad.
People who criticize or mock without reason.
Don't pay attention to that rabble that only seeks to create problems.
No hagas caso a esa chusma que solo busca crear problemas.