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/Sounds like "gah" (as in "garden") + "BAHN" (as in "bar")/

Meaning

A gullible, naive fool who gets manipulated without even realizing it. In Venezuela, being 'gabán' means everyone sees you as an easy mark.

Examples

Don't be a gabán, they're playing you and you don't even notice.

He's such a gabán they sold him a broken phone as new.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Gil
Bandera de Perú
Lorna

A hot broth made from fish head or bones, lemon, and chili. In Peru, chilcano is the most popular morning-after hangover remedy: warm, restorative, and deeply comforting. Served at cevicherías and market stalls from early morning for those who had a long night.