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/NYO-nyo/

A shy, nerdy person who's naive and unworldly. The 'ñoño' hasn't been around much and generally studies a lot. In Chile and Argentina it carries a mild affectionate touch even as a label.

Example

"He was super nerdy in school but now he's doing great."

"Me, a nerd? No way — I go out every weekend."

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Regional synonyms:

Extremely muscular, jacked, with a body that is clearly the result of serious gym work. This is the superlative form of "trabado" (buff) in Mexico, used to describe someone whose physique is impressively ripped and defined. If you see a guy at the gym who looks like he lives there, that is someone who is "trabadísimo." It is always used as a compliment for someone who has put in the work.