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/Sounds like "geen" (as in "geese") + "DEE" (as in "deep") + "yah" (as in "yard")/

Meaning

In Spain, a local police officer or municipal guard. The name comes from the red hot pepper, matching the temperament people generally attribute to them when they're handing out fines.

Examples

Watch out for the cop on the corner, he's been issuing fines all day.

The police showed up before the party was even over.

Regional synonyms

Something great, cool, excellent, or wonderful. Chévere is one of Venezuela's most beloved contributions to Latin American Spanish and is widely understood and used across the continent.