chambonear
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chambonear
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to work carelessly) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to do a botched job
El plomero chamboneó con el arreglo de la cañería que perdía.The plumber did a botched job of fixing the leaking pipe.
2. (colloquial) (to move to the rhythm of reggaeton) (Puerto Rico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. to dance reggaeton
Martina me está enseñando a chambonear.Martina is teaching me how to dance reggaeton.
3. (slang) (to put bullets in a gun) (Puerto Rico)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in Puerto Rico
a. to reload
No tienes balas en el cargador; tienes que chambonear, hombre.There are no bullets in your magazine; you have to reload, man.
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