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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "CHOHN" (as in "chose") + "goh" (as in "go")/

Meaning

To cause a ruckus, disorder, or chaos in Peru, usually involving several people and loud noise. "Hacer chongo" is stirring up a place until it spirals out of control.

Examples

The kids raised hell all night long in the street.

Don't make a racket, the neighbors are going to complain.

Regional synonyms

Excellent, high quality, or a genuinely kind and reliable person. Macanudo is a warm and versatile compliment used across Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. It can describe a doctor who takes their time, a barbecue that came out perfectly, or a friend you can always count on.