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/Sounds like "trah" (as in "tract") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Colombia, a person connected to drug trafficking or someone who flaunts suspicious wealth with over-the-top excess. Traquetos are known for a very flashy, gaudy aesthetic that has become a whole cultural reference.

Examples

That guy rolls up in an armored SUV with bodyguards, looks like a narco.

The narco-chic aesthetic has made its way into mainstream fashion, for better or worse.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Buchón

Short for 'parcero,' meaning friend, bro, or someone you trust in Colombia. It's the signature Colombian filler word you'll hear on every street corner from Bogota to Medellin.