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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "LEH" (as in "let") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A street shoeshine worker who polishes shoes at a fixed stand in plazas or downtown areas, typically using a wooden box full of shoe polish and brushes. A classic figure of Mexican city centers.

Examples

Stop by the shoeshine guy at the plaza, he'll make your shoes look brand new.

As a kid he helped the shoeshine man organize his polish and rags.

Regional synonyms

A liter-sized beer bottle, the biggest one you can grab at a corner store in Mexico. Named after the sea turtle because of its round, wide shape, the caguamo is the budget option for anyone serious about their night: one bottle, multiple glasses, maximum value.