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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A boy or young man, a kid. In Guatemala and Nicaragua, 'chibolo' is an affectionate way to refer to young guys from the neighborhood, casual and friendly.

Examples

That kid has a lot of talent for soccer.

The neighborhood kids organized their own team.

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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A kid, child, or young teenager in Peru. One of the most common words in Lima slang for anyone young. Chibolo is usually casual and affectionate, but can also carry a light dismissiveness when someone's youth is being used against them.

Examples

That kid already has a girlfriend and just turned fifteen.

Don't listen to him, he's just a kid who doesn't know anything yet.

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Style, attitude, and the way someone raps with rhythm and personality. Also the natural swagger or charisma someone radiates when they walk, talk, dress, or just exist with effortless confidence.