chévere
Spanish
Etymology
Attested in Cuba from the end of the 18th century. The etymology is uncertain. Possibly from Igbo sebede (“dandy”), or Efik chébere (“bully”).
Adjective
chévere (plural chéveres)
- (slang, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) terrific, cool, awesome, nifty
Synonyms
Noun
chévere m (plural chéveres)
- (Guatemala) hot dog
Synonyms
- hot dog m (Mexico)
- perrito caliente m (Spain)
- perro caliente m (Costa Rica, Mexico)
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