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/Sounds like "koo" (as in "cool") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "BAHR" (as in "bar") + "bee" (as in "bee")/

Meaning

An elderly woman who dresses and behaves as if she were a teenager, trying to appear younger. She is unmistakable.

Examples

The granny arrived at the club in a mini-skirt and everyone stared at her.

My aunt is a true granny, she refuses to accept her age.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Chavorruco

A lie, a made-up excuse, or an exaggerated story someone feeds you to justify their behavior or get away with something. Used widely from Mexico to Spain and the Caribbean whenever someone tries to spin a tale instead of telling the truth.