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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

Curly or frizzy hair, or a person who has it. In Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, colocho is how you describe those natural ringlets or tight curls that give someone their signature look. Often used affectionately, even as a nickname.

Examples

The curly-haired one is your cousin, right?

I love your curly hair, don't straighten it.

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Regional synonyms

An immigration enforcement raid targeting undocumented people at a workplace, home, or public area in the US. In Latino neighborhoods, the word alone is enough for everyone to rush inside.