Chongo

[ guatemalan slang ] noun

Definition

Hair bun or curl.

Examples

  • "She made a chongo to go to work."
  • "She wore her hair up in a chongo."
  • "She likes to wear a chongo when exercising."

Synonyms

bun hair bun topknot

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Usage

Term used in Guatemala to refer to a hairstyle where the hair is gathered and rolled into a bun or knot.

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