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Chucho

[ guatemalan slang ] noun
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Definition

Dog or mutt, the most common Guatemalan word for dog; also used to describe a stingy or miserly person.

Examples

  • "Look at that cute chucho"
  • "My chucho is very friendly"
  • "That store owner is so chucho, he won't lower the price"
  • "Don't be chucho, lend me a few quetzales"

Synonyms

dog mutt pooch stingy miserly

More information

Definition

«Chucho» is the most common colloquial word for dog in Guatemala, used far more than «perro» in everyday conversation. It is one of the most distinctive markers of Guatemalan Spanish. The word is also used to describe a stingy or miserly person who avoids spending money at all costs.

Usage

As a synonym for “dog,” «chucho» is used in virtually all informal contexts. It’s the natural way to refer to a canine on the street, at home, or in the neighborhood.

As an adjective for “stingy,” it’s used to criticize someone who won’t share or spend money. It can range from a lighthearted complaint to a serious critique, depending on context.

More examples

  • Those street chuchos gather at the park
  • That chucho is very playful, he loves to run around
  • I bought a bone for my chucho and he got really happy
  • Watch out for that chucho, he’s mean with strangers
  • Don’t be chucho, share the food

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A person who thinks they're sophisticated and only likes expensive things. Conceited.

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Clumsy or inept person in a particular activity or job.

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Curly hair or curly-haired person

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A small piece or bit of something, often used affectionately.

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To get lazy, to become unmotivated or unwilling to do something

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Gizzard (bird's digestive organ); colloquially in Guatemala used as a mild term for a naive, foolish, or careless person, similar to «pijije».