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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "rroh"/

Meaning

A short person in Mexico. Used affectionately as a nickname between friends or couples, rarely as a real insult. It's so common that half of Mexico has a friend called chaparro or chaparra.

Examples

He's chaparro but plays basketball like a pro.

Come here, chaparrito, you can't reach the shelf.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Petiso

To make someone your number one romantic focus, your main person. Borrowed from gaming culture where your 'main' is the character you always pick, applied to crushes and romantic interest.