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Lunfardo: The Italian Slang That Built Argentine Spanish
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Add a word/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "moo" (as in "moon") + "YAHR" (as in "yard")/
Meaning
To sweet-talk someone into something, seduce with smooth words, or sell with a well-crafted pitch. In Argentina it's the art of using your tongue to charm, deceive, or talk your way out of any situation.
Examples
“He chamuyó her all night until he got her number.”
“Don't chamuyar me, I don't believe a word.”
“He's a pro at chamuyando, he can convince anyone.”
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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "moo" (as in "moon") + "YAHR" (as in "yard")/
Meaning
To sweet-talk someone into something, seduce with smooth words, or sell with a well-crafted pitch. In Argentina it's the art of using your tongue to charm, deceive, or talk your way out of any situation.
Examples
“He chamuyó her all night until he got her number.”
“Don't chamuyar me, I don't believe a word.”
“He's a pro at chamuyando, he can convince anyone.”
Anonymous
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