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/Sounds like the English word "shoot" (similar pronunciation)/
A nosy, gossipy person who inserts themselves into other people's business. In Guatemala and Honduras, a 'shute' is the classic neighborhood busybody, always listening at doors, repeating what they shouldn't, and showing up uninvited where they don't belong.
“Don't be a shute, that's none of your business.”
“That nosy woman already told everyone at work.”
/Sounds like the English word "shoot" (similar pronunciation)/
A Guatemalan adjective for describing a gossipy, nosy person who sticks their nose where it doesn't belong. "Ese mae es bien shute" means that guy is a real busybody. Used with a tone between teasing and warning: don't tell them anything because they'll spread it. Also describes someone who asks too much about other people's lives. A daily word in Guatemala, with near-equivalents like "sapa" in other countries.
“Don't tell Marta anything, she's a gossip.”
“What a nosy neighbor.”
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A nosy, gossipy person who inserts themselves into other people's business. In Guatemala and Honduras, a 'shute' is the classic neighborhood busybody, always listening at doors, repeating what they shouldn't, and showing up uninvited where they don't belong.
“Don't be a shute, that's none of your business.”
“That nosy woman already told everyone at work.”
/Sounds like the English word "shoot" (similar pronunciation)/
A Guatemalan adjective for describing a gossipy, nosy person who sticks their nose where it doesn't belong. "Ese mae es bien shute" means that guy is a real busybody. Used with a tone between teasing and warning: don't tell them anything because they'll spread it. Also describes someone who asks too much about other people's lives. A daily word in Guatemala, with near-equivalents like "sapa" in other countries.
“Don't tell Marta anything, she's a gossip.”
“What a nosy neighbor.”
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Pibe
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