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/Sounds like "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "choh" (as in "chose")/

Meaning

An orphan or a child with no recognized father in Argentina and Uruguay. It can be a heavy insult, a friendly nickname between mates, or just a River Plate way to refer to someone young, all depending on context.

Examples

Hey guacho, wanna go play some fútbol?

They called him guacho on the pitch and a fight broke out.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Chile
Huacho

A thick blanket for protection against the cold in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. The southern blanket that wraps you up when the temperature drops suddenly and you don't want to leave bed for anything in the world.