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Add a word/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Argentina's most versatile word: a friendly "dude" or a straight-up "idiot" depending on tone. Between friends, boludo is pure trust and affection. With strangers or in an aggressive tone, it's calling someone stupid.
Examples
“Hey dude, wanna go grab some food?”
“Don't be an idiot, that makes no sense.”
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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "doh" (as in "door")/
Meaning
Argentina's most versatile word: a friendly "dude" or a straight-up "idiot" depending on tone. Between friends, boludo is pure trust and affection. With strangers or in an aggressive tone, it's calling someone stupid.
Examples
“Hey dude, wanna go grab some food?”
“Don't be an idiot, that makes no sense.”
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