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/Sounds like "CHAH" (as in "chat") + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

An informal goodbye inherited from the Italian 'ciao' that's used across all of Latin America. It's the most casual, breezy way to say bye, quick, warm, and universal.

Examples

Alright, see ya! Talk to you later.

She just waved and said bye without looking back.

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Regional synonyms

A neighborhood bully or tough guy who uses aggression and intimidation to assert dominance. In Ecuador and Peru, the faite is always looking for a fight and uses conflict as a way to show hierarchy. The attitude is more bark than bite most of the time, but the intention is very much to be feared.