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/Sounds like "HAH" (as in "hard") + "gwah" (as in "Guam")/

Meaning

Dog in Paraguay, from Guaraní "jagua," and also a mild insult for someone who acts disloyal or badly. Among friends it can be used jokingly without much sting.

Examples

I went out to feed the dog before going to sleep.

You acted like a real dog leaving me hanging like that.

Regional synonyms

A silly, clueless person who makes a fool of themselves without realizing it. In Mexico and Guatemala, the comparison to a goose references the bird's clumsy walk and goofy appearance.