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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 Bolivian spicy sauce made with tomato, locoto pepper, and quirquina herb. It accompanies everyday meals and is a standard condiment on the Bolivian table, with regional variations in heat level and ingredients.