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/Sounds like "CHOH" (as in "chose") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

The cops, the police. In Mexico and Central America, "chota" is street slang for law enforcement, used with a sharp edge and built-in distrust. When someone says "ahí viene la chota," it is a fast warning to everyone nearby.

Examples

Cops are coming, put that away.

The police showed up and the party was over just like that.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, an extremely annoying, boring, and tedious person who is nearly impossible to shake off. The plasta shows up uninvited, talks without stopping, and always overstays their welcome by a wide margin.