Boludo
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Add a word/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
An upper-class person or someone who pretends to be, with expensive taste and an air of superiority. You can tell by the way they talk, dress, and the places they hang out, always trying to set themselves apart from everyone else.
Examples
“That bar is way too cheto, I'm not going.”
“He bought a new car and now he's acting all cheto showing it off.”
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/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
A rich, snobby person in Argentina who lives in a bubble of privilege. Chetos talk different, dress different, hang out in exclusive spots, and generally live in the wealthy northern suburbs.
Examples
“That club is too cheto, they won't even let me in.”
“Don't be so cheto, let's just go to the corner bar.”
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/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
An upper-class person or someone who pretends to be, with expensive taste and an air of superiority. You can tell by the way they talk, dress, and the places they hang out, always trying to set themselves apart from everyone else.
Examples
“That bar is way too cheto, I'm not going.”
“He bought a new car and now he's acting all cheto showing it off.”
Word family
Anonymous
/Sounds like "CHEH" (as in "check") + "toh" (as in "toll")/
Meaning
A rich, snobby person in Argentina who lives in a bubble of privilege. Chetos talk different, dress different, hang out in exclusive spots, and generally live in the wealthy northern suburbs.
Examples
“That club is too cheto, they won't even let me in.”
“Don't be so cheto, let's just go to the corner bar.”
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