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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "chee" (as in "cheek") + "beh" (as in "bed") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to suddenly explode with uncontrollable rage. When someone enchivetarse, words won't help. You're better off just getting out of the way until the storm passes.

Examples

He exploded when they told him what happened with the contract.

Don't provoke him or he'll blow up and things will spiral out of control.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Ecuador
Arrecharse

To show off something with pride and a touch of swagger, making sure everyone sees and acknowledges it. In Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela, when you chulear something you are not being subtle: you want the recognition and you want it now.