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/Sounds like "KAHN" (as in "car") + "gree" (as in "greet")/

Meaning

An important, powerful person with major style and presence in Puerto Rico. The cangri is the one who walks in and everyone turns to look, whether for their drip, their money, or their street rep.

Examples

That cangri pulled up in an armored car with three bodyguards.

He thinks he's a cangri but can't even afford gas.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, relentless teasing or friendly ribbing directed at someone among friends. Echar carrilla means giving someone a hard time in good fun about something they did or said.