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/Sounds like "KYOHS" + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

In Argentina and Uruguay, a small corner shop that sells candy, newspapers, cigarettes, and drinks. The neighborhood paradise for kids spending their pocket money. The kiosquero knows everyone and sometimes lets regulars pay later.

Examples

Grab some gum at the corner kiosk.

The kiosk is closed on Sundays, I always forget that.

A rude, ill-mannered, coarse person with zero social grace. In Paraguay and Argentina, a guarango is actively disrespectful: the type who makes everyone uncomfortable and doesn't even notice the damage they cause.