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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "FLOH" (as in "float") + "rehs" (as in "red")/

Meaning

To shower someone with exaggerated compliments, either out of genuine interest or to get something in return. It's the art of saying sweet things strategically, a classic of Latino flirting.

Examples

He showered her with compliments all night and she didn't even look at him.

Don't butter me up, just tell me the truth.

Regional synonyms

A classic Chilean fresh salsa made with cilantro, onion, green chili, and tomato, dressed with oil and lemon juice. It goes on everything: bread, grilled meat, cazuela stew. No Chilean cookout is complete without it.