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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "chah" (as in "chat") + "keh" (as in "kept") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

In Venezuela, to resell scarce or price-controlled goods at a markup, or to stand in line specifically to buy them cheap and flip them. The survival hustle born from years of shortages.

Examples

He spends his days bachaqueando food to make a profit.

Standing in line all day just to bachaquear price-controlled products.

Regional synonyms

Sleepiness or a strong urge to sleep in Peru. Having "jato" means you are dead tired and ready to crash.