Spanish slang termA Latin American Spanish term that can be used as a term of endearment for men, meaning “attractive man” or “cute daddy”. It’s a combination of the words papi, which is a diminutive of “father” and can be used like “baby”, and chulo, which can mean “pimp”, “attractive”, “cocky”, or “cool”. The term can have different connotations depending on the region and can be used to describe someone’s appearance and confidence.
SongThere are multiple songs with the title “Papi Chulo”, including songs by Lorna and Octavian:
Lorna’s “Papi Chulo”: A song in the genres of dance/electronic, Russian dance, cuarteto, and dembow
Octavian’s “Papi Chulo”: A song in the hip-hop/rap genre, released in 2020
MoviePapi Chulo is also the name of a 2018 comedy-drama film about a lonely TV weatherman who befriends a Latino migrant worker. The movie stars Matt Bomer, Alejandro Patiño, and John Butler.
Taco shopPapiChulo Tacos is a casual taco shop in Florida that serves Mexican street food, juices, tequila, and cocktails.