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/Sounds like "kahl" (as in "car") + "soh" (as in "solo") + "NOO" (as in "nuke") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

A brave, decisive man with firm character who stands up to anything without backing down in Mexico. A barrio compliment for someone who proves they have guts.

Examples

It takes real guts to step up and confront the boss like that.

The old man was fearless, never backed down from any fight.

Regional synonyms

A close friend, buddy, or homie. From the English "bro" with the Caribbean "-ki" ending added for warmth and rhythm. Widely used in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba: warm, casual, and the word you reach for when "friend" just does not feel close enough.