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/Sounds like "CHOW" (as in "chow")/

Meaning

An informal, quick goodbye borrowed from the Italian "ciao," used mainly in Argentina, Uruguay, and the broader Southern Cone. Breezier than "adios" and warmer than a simple wave. One syllable and you are out.

Examples

Alright, bye, I am going to be late.

See you tomorrow morning!

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Regional synonyms

An Andean dish of ground corn wrapped in corn husks, steamed or baked. A traditional food from Chile, Argentina, and Peru with indigenous roots, comes in sweet and savory versions.