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/Sounds like "chee" (as in "cheek") + "bee" (as in "bee") + "REE" (as in "reed") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

A clever, resourceful person who knows how to navigate difficult situations and always finds a way through. In Cuba, a chivirico does not need perfect conditions to succeed, they have enough street smarts and ingenuity to get by no matter the circumstances.

Examples

That clever guy always finds a way to get what he wants, I have no idea how he does it.

You have to be resourceful to get by here without burning any bridges.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Cherche

Negative energy transmitted by a person, place, or situation, that uncomfortable feeling that something just isn't right. When you detect mala vibra, your instinct tells you to get away as fast as possible.