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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

An abusive person who takes advantage of others without respecting turns, rules, or people. In Mexico the gandalla is the one who cuts in line and takes your spot.