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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "kah" (as in "car") + "NEH" (as in "net") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

A deceitful person who uses tricks and schemes to get away with things every time. In Colombia, a chicanero always has a trick up their sleeve and never loses, even if they have to play dirty.

Examples

That chicanero always cheats in business.

Don't play with that chicanero, there's no way to win.

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Regional synonyms

In Puerto Rico, a ridiculous, outdated, or clueless person who embarrasses themselves without realizing it. Went viral as a Gen Z insult in social media and reggaeton to mock someone who thinks they're cool but isn't.