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/Sounds like "NEH" (as in "net") + "groh" (as in "grow")/

Meaning

An affectionate nickname extremely common between couples, close friends, and family in Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. It has zero racial connotation, it's pure affection, trust, and love between people who care about each other.

Examples

Negro, did you buy the bread I asked for?

My negro always makes me laugh when I'm sad.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Perú
Chato

The US dollar traded on Argentina's parallel or informal market, outside the official exchange rate. "Blue" comes from the color of the bill. The blue rate often differs dramatically from the official rate and is a constant topic of conversation in everyday Argentine life.