chusco

funny

bread roll

chusco, el chusco(

choos

koh

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).

adjective

1. (comical)

a. funny

Me gusta que eres chusca, pero también capaz de tener una conversación seria.I like that you're funny, but are also capable of having a serious conversation.

2. (of mixed breed)

Regionalism used in Peru

(Peru)

a. mixed-breed

El perro callejero que rescaté es un perro chusco.The street dog I rescued is a mixed-breed dog.

3. (ill-mannered)

Regionalism used in Peru

(Peru)

a. coarse

Fernando era chusco y jamás decía "por favor" o "gracias".Fernando was coarse and never said "please" or "thank you."

This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).

masculine or feminine noun

4. (comical person)

a. jokester

Mi hermano es un chusco. Siempre anda contando chistes e historias divertidas.My brother is a jokester. He's always telling jokes and funny stories.

5. (ill-mannered person)

Regionalism used in Peru

(Peru)

a. boor

No te comportes como un chusco y ten buenos modales en la mesa.Don't act like a boor, and mind your manners at the table.

b. brute

Algún chusco acaba de entrar en la reunión y exigió hablar con el presidente.Some brute just stormed into the meeting and demanded to speak to the president.

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).

masculine noun

6. (culinary)

a. bread roll

Ya salió del horno la primera tanda de chuscos.The first batch of bread rolls just came out of the oven.

7. (piece of bread)

a. crust

Hice migajas el chusco y alimenté a los pájaros.I crumbed the crust and fed the birds.

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