/ka-FYOLO/
A pimp or someone who profits sexually from others — classic Rioplatense lunfardo slang. An old term from the Buenos Aires underworld with Italian roots.
Example
"He was arrested for running an operation in the red-light district."
"That cafiolo had been in the business for years."
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Regional synonyms:
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/ka-FYOLO/
A pimp or someone who profits sexually from others — classic Rioplatense lunfardo slang. An old term from the Buenos Aires underworld with Italian roots.
Example
"He was arrested for running an operation in the red-light district."
"That cafiolo had been in the business for years."
Word family
Regional synonyms:
Pasar olimpicamente
Ignorar a alguien por completo, no hacerle el más mínimo caso como si no existiera. 'Olímpicamente' intensifica la acción: fue una ignorada de medalla de oro.