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/Sounds like "HOO" (as in "who") + "koo" (as in "cool")/

Meaning

In Bolivia, a thief who breaks into homes or mines, especially one who operates at night. From Quechua, widely used in mining regions and Bolivian press.

Examples

Thieves broke into the neighborhood and took even the tools.

Be careful leaving the door open, there are burglars in the area.

Regional synonyms

A blabbermouth or loudmouth who cannot keep their mouth shut about other people's business. A bocón is always the one who spills the secret, ruins the surprise, or shares exactly what they should have kept private.