Rico Suave

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Meaning · English

A snappily dressed, cool, confident Latino lady's man.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"No Rico Suaves for me." He sank his thumbs into his armpits to simulate wearing overalls. "I'm only into one-hundred-percent Boy-Next-Door crackers."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Rico Suave” mean?

A snappily dressed, cool, confident Latino lady's man.

Is “Rico Suave” formal or informal?

Rico Suave is generally slang.