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USAGE NOTE
Words labeled “extremely offensive” are profoundly insulting and are used to discriminate or offend.
chocho(
choh
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choh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (colloquial) (exhibiting senility)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
2. (colloquial) (sentimental)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. doting
Mis abuelos chochos me llenaron de regalos.My doting grandparents showered me with presents.
b. sentimental
Mi mamá es muy chocha y lloró cuando me mudé de casa.My mom is very sentimental, and she cried when I moved out.
3. (colloquial) (elated) (South America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (culinary)
a. candy
Durante la película, comimos palomitas de maíz y chochos.We ate popcorn and candy while we watched the movie.
5. (colloquial) (capsule) (Ecuador) (Mexico)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Ecuador
Regionalism used in Mexico
6. (extremely offensive) (female genitalia) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in Spain
a. pussy (extremely offensive) (United States)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in the United States
c. fanny (extremely offensive) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
7. (colloquial) (used to express amazement) (Nicaragua)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
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