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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

To draw unnecessary attention or do something that gives away a situation that should've stayed hidden. In Mexico it means acting suspicious or blowing your cover when you should be playing it cool.