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chévere

/ˈt͡ʃebeɾe/

adjective/ˈt͡ʃebeɾe/

terrific, cool, awesome, nifty

Synonyms: guay, chido, padre

Attested in Cuba from the end of the 18th century. The etymology is uncertain. Possibly from Igbo sebede (“dandy”), or Efik chébere (“bully”).

noun, masculine/ˈt͡ʃebeɾe/plural: chéveres

hot dog

Synonyms: hot dog, perrito caliente, perro caliente, jocho

Attested in Cuba from the end of the 18th century. The etymology is uncertain. Possibly from Igbo sebede (“dandy”), or Efik chébere (“bully”).