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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

In Puerto Rico, a person who acts arrogant or pretentious, putting on airs. Someone who 'fronts', pretending to be more than they are to impress people who see right through it.