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Bandera de Puerto Rico

/Sounds like "CHAH-choh"/

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."

Example

"Chacho, no lo puedo creer. → Man, I can't believe it."

"Chacho mano, hacía tiempo. → Hey bro, long time no see."

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An ability or effect in video games that paralyzes the enemy for a few seconds, leaving them unable to move or attack. Landing a stun at the right moment can completely turn the tide of battle.