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/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

A Puerto Rican interjection and vocative equivalent to "man," "hey," or "look here." Comes from "muchacho" shortened in fast speech. "Chacho, eso no puede ser" is a typical Boricua reaction of disbelief. Also used as an address between friends, like "chacho, can you help me with this?" A universal word in Puerto Rico, usually accompanied by another vocative like "mano" or "pana."

Examples

Man, I can't believe it.

Hey bro, long time no see.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
Epa

Something that tastes bad, feels off, or makes you uncomfortable. In Colombia, maluco covers bad food, a weird vibe, or feeling physically unwell. It is the go-to word whenever something just is not right.