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/Sounds like "SEHR" (as in "set") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "mahn" (as in "mark") + "gahn" (as in "garden") + "SOHN" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, a big, clumsy, lazy person who does nothing useful and lives comfortably off others without any shame. Think of a giant freeloader who just eats, sleeps, and contributes absolutely nothing.

Examples

That big lug is twenty years old and still living off his parents.

Stop being so useless and do something worthwhile with your time.

Word family
Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Bandera de Guatemala
Bandera de Honduras
Bandera de El Salvador
Bandera de Nicaragua
Bandera de Costa Rica
Bandera de Panamá
Haragán

In Argentina and Uruguay, someone who is extremely pleasant, positive, and brings great energy to any situation. "Re" is the Rioplatense intensifier (like "super" or "really"), and "buena onda" means good vibes. Together they are the highest Argentine compliment for someone whose presence elevates the whole room.