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/Sounds like "chah" (as in "chat") + "BOHN" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic, a person, a guy, some dude. The informal Dominican way to refer to any man, friend or stranger, it doesn't matter.

Examples

Who's that guy talking to your sister?

That dude knows what he's doing.

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Regional synonyms

In Peru, a sharp and savvy person who is always alert to opportunities and quick to take advantage. Being sapo here means being street-smart in business or deals - you don't let anything slip by.