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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

Moving at high speed or acting with unstoppable momentum in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. Can be physical (riding a motorcycle without stopping) or figurative (rushing ahead with a plan before you have thought it through or gotten approval).