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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

The time you spend lingering at the table after a meal, talking, laughing, and letting the food settle without any rush. In Spain, sobremesa is a sacred social ritual that can last hours. Leaving the table the moment you finish eating is almost considered rude.