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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

Flat broke, completely out of cash. In Ecuador, saying "estoy chiro" is the most direct way to admit you cannot even cover bus fare. It describes a total absence of funds, no savings, no pocket money, waiting for the next paycheck to survive.

Examples

I can't go out, I'm totally broke until Friday.

He spent everything at the party and was left with nothing.

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/Sounds like "CHEE" (as in "cheek") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

To be broke, completely tapped out without a single cent in your pocket in Ecuador. It's the most direct Ecuadorian way to say you're busted and your wallet looks like a desert until the next paycheck.

Examples

Can't go out, I'm chiro until Friday.

I was left chiro after paying tuition.

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In Mexico, to hang out with your cuates (close friends) with no agenda at all, just spending time together for the pleasure of it. No plan, no productivity, just easy camaraderie.