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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "pee" (as in "pea") + "CHOO" (as in "choose") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

A Caribbean and Latinx compliment for an attractive, well-dressed man with a confident attitude. From "papi" (an affectionate term for a handsome man) plus "chulo" (cute, stylish). A papichulo takes care of himself and knows it. Also used romantically by a partner.

Examples

That papichulo always shows up looking sharp.

My boyfriend brought me flowers out of nowhere.

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Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de España
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Chile
Bandera de Perú
Galán
Bandera de República Dominicana
Bandera de Puerto Rico
Bandera de Cuba
Papote

Cooked corn kernels served in a cup with mayo, chili powder, lime, and crumbled cheese on top. It's the ultimate Mexican street snack, cheap, flavorful, and perfectly addictive.