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/Sounds like "choh" (as in "chose") + "NEH" (as in "net") + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

A small, restless, mischievous kid who's always up to something. In Nicaragua and Honduras, the 'chonete' is the troublemaker child who's always in the middle of some mess.

Examples

That little rascal hasn't stopped running since he arrived.

The kids in the neighborhood broke the street light.

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Regional synonyms

In Argentina and Chile, to hit it big, land a major success, or catch a lucky break that significantly changes your financial or personal situation. Works for both planned achievements and unexpected windfalls.