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Che
/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check")/
Meaning
An Argentine and Uruguayan filler word used to get someone's attention or as a natural part of conversation. It's so iconic that it identifies Argentinians around the world.
Examples
“Che, did you watch yesterday's game? It was insane.”
“Che boludo, come here, I've gotta tell you something.”
Word family
Seboso
In Chile, a sycophant or brown-noser who goes out of their way to please anyone in a position of power. The Chilean equivalent of Argentina's "chupamedias" or Colombia's "pelota": someone who fawns over the boss without being asked.
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Che
/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check")/
Meaning
An Argentine and Uruguayan filler word used to get someone's attention or as a natural part of conversation. It's so iconic that it identifies Argentinians around the world.
Examples
“Che, did you watch yesterday's game? It was insane.”
“Che boludo, come here, I've gotta tell you something.”
Word family
Articles featuring this word
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Chévere
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Seboso
In Chile, a sycophant or brown-noser who goes out of their way to please anyone in a position of power. The Chilean equivalent of Argentina's "chupamedias" or Colombia's "pelota": someone who fawns over the boss without being asked.