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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 massive amount, a ton, a whole lot, one of the most versatile Mexican expressions for describing quantity. Whether it's people, money, or problems, 'un chingo' means there's way more than expected.