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Add a word/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MOO" (as in "moon") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
Meaning
Smooth-talking sweet nothings meant to convince or seduce someone with pure charm. In Argentina, chamuyo is the art of saying pretty words even when there's zero substance behind them.
Examples
“Don't believe him, it's pure chamuyo to get you to lend him money.”
“He's got incredible chamuyo, he can talk you into anything.”
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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "MOO" (as in "moon") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
Meaning
Smooth-talking sweet nothings meant to convince or seduce someone with pure charm. In Argentina, chamuyo is the art of saying pretty words even when there's zero substance behind them.
Examples
“Don't believe him, it's pure chamuyo to get you to lend him money.”
“He's got incredible chamuyo, he can talk you into anything.”
Regional synonyms
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