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/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

A rich girl or a woman who acts like she's upper class in Argentina, typically associated with designer clothes, expensive tastes, and a snobby attitude. You can spot a cheta from a mile away by how she talks, where she eats, and the places she hangs out. It's the feminine form of "cheto.".

Examples

That rich girl only goes to expensive restaurants.

She acted all posh and refused to take the bus.

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Regional synonyms

A term of endearment in Chile for someone you love and cherish, especially a child or a partner. It is the kind of nickname you give to the person you fuss over and protect. Warm, affectionate, and very Chilean.