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/Sounds like "rahn" (as in "rapper") + "KYAH" + "oh" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

Someone with high status, respect, and recognition in a scene or on the street in Puerto Rico. Being rankiao means you're at the top of the hierarchy and people know your name.

Examples

That producer is rankiao across the whole island.

He's been rankiao ever since his track blew up.

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Regional synonyms

A round corn dough bread filled with different ingredients like cheese, meat, or beans. It's the most representative food of Venezuela and Colombia, a symbol of national identity eaten at any hour.