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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "KOH" (as in "coat") + "byoh"/

Meaning

A soul brother, ride-or-die friend, someone you trust with your life in Cuba. An ecobio is more than a friend, they're family you chose yourself, the one who always has your back.

Examples

That's my boy since we were kids, we grew up together.

My best friend got me out of a tight spot, he's a legend.

Regional synonyms

To steal or swipe someone's stuff in Argentina and Chile. It can range from pocketing a pen at work to something more serious, and the person who does it gets called a chorro with zero affection.