Definitions tagged che in the street dictionary.
A filler word used to address the person you are speaking to, similar to dude or man. It is used among close friends and is very informal. (In Argentina, it is an extremely common way to address friends, but can be offensive if used with strangers or in formal contexts).
I don't believe you, boludo. Come on, boludo.
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An informal interjection used to grab someone's attention, equivalent to saying 'hey' or 'listen' (typically used in the Eastern lowlands of Bolivia).
CHOY! What is wrong with you?
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A softened, childish version of the swear word joder used to express annoyance or frustration without being vulgar (a polite equivalent to damn it or shoot).
Jopetas mom, I want the TV.
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A nickname used when addressing an adult man you do not know or are not on informal terms with. It is a way to get a stranger's attention with a mix of respect and casual street familiarity (similar to calling someone boss or chief in English).
Jefe, excuse me, do you have the time?
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An informal way to address someone to quickly build rapport or show friendliness, similar to calling someone champ, chief, or legend. (It is common in Argentina to use hyperbolic nouns to show camaraderie, especially between men).
Hey, Maquina! Tell me, how much do these spare parts cost?
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An informal way to address a man to establish rapport. It is commonly used with older people to show respect while being friendly, specifically in situations where more aggressive slang would be rude and the formal version of 'you' is still expected.
Maestro, could you tell me the time?
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An informal way to address a friend or someone you are close with, similar to calling someone tiger or champ (Literally meaning beast, it is used as a term of endearment or camaraderie between men).
What is up, fiera! How are you doing?
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An interjection used to express disgust or revulsion, similar to eww or yuck.
Che, that is disgusting!!!
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An exclamation used for something that is gross, disgusting, or stinks.
Fuchi, you are so nasty if you eat that!!
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A homemade stink bomb thrown at parties, birthdays, or clubs. It is created by mixing putrid substances like urine, feces, rotten avocado, and rotten duck eggs in a rum bottle and letting it ferment for ten days or more. When opened, it releases a stench so foul that no one can endure it.
Someone threw a peo quimico at Keyla's party! It caused a total mess. Ugh, damn, what a hell of a stench!
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A person's cheeks, specifically the fleshy or prominent parts on the sides of the face.
Juan has big buche, you are really buchú.
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An interjection used to express disgust toward a foul odor, similar to yuck or ew. (In the Dominican Republic, the word bajo is commonly used with it to refer to a strong stench).
Fo, what is that stench? Is there a dead animal in here?
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