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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "neh" (as in "net") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To study intensely, cram nonstop, and burn the midnight oil with your textbooks in Chile. It's what you do when the exam is tomorrow and you haven't opened the book all semester.

Examples

I had to cram all night for the midterm.

If you don't study now you're gonna fail the class.

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Regional synonyms

In Venezuela, a strong open-handed or fist blow; an unexpected and forceful hit, whether physical or figurative.