chango
A young person, kid, or youngster. (In Bolivia, this is a common informal term for children or youth).
Rocio's dad got married when he was still a chango, that is why he has not raised her well.
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Tag: changa
Definitions tagged changa in the street dictionary.
BoliviaCHANGUEAR
To treat someone, or be treated, like an inexperienced kid or a rookie (chango is a common term for a boy or young man in Bolivia).
My boss is going to CHANGUEAR me when he finds out I lost money.
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Curro
A profitable side hustle or gig that requires little effort or is somewhat illegal. (In Argentina, it implies a small-scale scam or an easy way to make money, whereas in Spain the word simply means work).
A: What a great little Curro you got! B: Yeah, I only work on Sundays.
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ArgentinaChangarín
A day laborer or farmhand. It also refers to a freelance porter who helps load and unload luggage at bus terminals, train stations, or taxi stands (in Argentina, these workers often operate informally and rely on tips).
Give a few pesos to the changarín who put the suitcases in the taxi trunk.
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changa
A temporary, informal job or odd job that usually pays little. (Commonly refers to manual labor or side gigs people do to make ends meet when they lack a steady paycheck).
Well, I paint, mow the lawn, do plumbing, gas, and electrical work. I manage to get by with some changas.
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tuki
A person, often of African descent, known for wearing skinny red Levi's jeans. They are fans of Changa (a high-energy electronic dance music genre popular in Venezuelan slums, often looked down upon as unrefined). The term is a derogatory stereotype for lower-class urban youth perceived as trashy or associated with crime.
Damn tuki. Shitty tuki. You are so ghetto, you look like a tuki.
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Venezuelachango
A whiner or someone who complains about everything. It is also a nickname for a person from the town of Naranjito (residents are nicknamed after the local blackbird).
The Changos have arrived.
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Puerto Rico