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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "BAH" (as in "bar") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Colombia, someone who takes advantage of others through cunning and shortcuts to get ahead without putting in real effort. An avivato always looks for an angle at someone else's expense.

Examples

Don't be a freeloader, pay your share like everyone else.

That guy just cut in line like it was nothing.

Regional synonyms

An edible leafy plant central to Guatemalan and Salvadoran cooking. Its green leaves go into tamales, soups, and tortillas, giving them a distinctive flavor that is immediately recognizable to anyone raised on Central American food.