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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MOO" (as in "moon") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
A deceptive speech, sweet talk designed to seduce or convince someone with pure smooth-talking. In Argentina and Uruguay, chamullo is the art of talking pretty without saying anything true.
“Don't believe him, it's pure chamullo to get your money.”
“He's got incredible chamullo, he could sell you anything.”
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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MOO" (as in "moon") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
A deceptive speech, sweet talk designed to seduce or convince someone with pure smooth-talking. In Argentina and Uruguay, chamullo is the art of talking pretty without saying anything true.
“Don't believe him, it's pure chamullo to get your money.”
“He's got incredible chamullo, he could sell you anything.”
Pillo
A thief, crook, or untrustworthy person with bad intentions. This is the most widespread meaning outside Colombia: someone you shouldn't leave alone with your wallet. In Spain and the Southern Cone, calling someone "pillo" is not a compliment.