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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "moos" (as in "moon") + "KAH" (as in "car") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To be exposed or embarrassed in front of others, usually because of a clumsy move or getting caught doing something you should not have been doing. From "chamuscar" (to singe): the image is someone who got a little too close to the fire and got burned.

Examples

He got exposed when people saw him leaving with someone else.

They called me out in front of everyone during the work meeting.

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Regional synonyms

An indigenous or mestizo woman who proudly wears traditional Andean dress: the pollera skirt, bowler hat, and long braids. In Bolivia the term was reclaimed as a positive symbol of cultural identity and dignity. Cholitas are recognized worldwide for their elegance and presence.