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/Sounds like "oo" (as in "Uber") + "roo" (as in "rude") + "GWAH" (as in "Guam") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/

Meaning

Someone from Uruguay or something characteristic of Uruguayan culture. Used as an adjective to describe a calm, unhurried lifestyle with a distinct quality of life. 'Qué uruguayo' can genuinely be a compliment.

Examples

He's so Uruguayan: calm, mate in hand, with no rush at all.

The Uruguayan way of life is enviable, they're happy with little.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Uruguay
Charrúa

Dating someone new right after a breakup to emotionally bounce back from an ex. Also used for a direct rejection from someone who wants nothing to do with you. The rebound, named and known universally, but said with a particular Argentine and Mexican shrug.