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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "RREH" + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A person who looks sloppy, has no class, and behaves in a vulgar or trashy way. In Colombia, calling someone chirrete is a harsh label for someone who comes across as low class and unkempt, both in appearance and attitude. It's similar to calling someone "trashy" or "ghetto" in English.

Examples

Don't be chirrete, bro, at least comb your hair.

That bar was full of chirretes, so we left.

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Regional synonyms

A shameless flatterer who praises bosses and superiors excessively to get favors, promotions, or special treatment. Used in Colombia and Venezuela. The lambón does not compliment you because they mean it; they do it because there is something in it for them. Common in workplaces and social circles where there is a clear hierarchy to exploit.