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Bandera de Venezuela

/Sounds like 'CHO-po'/

In Venezuelan street slang, a pistol or firearm. Born entirely from street culture and used exclusively in informal, underground contexts — not polite dinner table conversation.

Example

"He was stopped and found to be carrying a hidden gun."

"He was carrying heat because he had outstanding debts."

Regional synonyms:

Bailar de manera sensual y provocativa al ritmo del reggaetón, o tener una actitud desinhibida y atrevida. Es la acción de dejarse llevar por el bellaqueo.