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/Sounds like "ehn" (as in "egg") + "choo" (as in "choose") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

In the Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), deeply in love or infatuated with someone. The person who is "enchulao" sees no flaws and is completely focused on that one person.

Examples

He's head over heels, all he talks about is her.

She has him totally whipped, he doesn't even hang out with his boys anymore.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a hardworking woman who puts in the effort without waiting for anyone to hand her anything. A genuine compliment. It comes from "chamba" (work or job), so a chambeadora is always grinding, always has something going on, and never sits still.