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Add a word/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "loh" (as in "loan")/
Meaning
Something cool, nice, or awesome. It's a regional variant of "chido" used in certain areas of Mexico with exactly the same meaning of approval and enthusiasm. You'll hear it more in northern and central states as a casual way to say something is great.
Examples
“Your new car is so cool.”
“The party was really awesome, we had a great time.”
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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "loh" (as in "loan")/
Meaning
Something cool, nice, or awesome. It's a regional variant of "chido" used in certain areas of Mexico with exactly the same meaning of approval and enthusiasm. You'll hear it more in northern and central states as a casual way to say something is great.
Examples
“Your new car is so cool.”
“The party was really awesome, we had a great time.”
Word family
Regional synonyms
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