cahuín

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Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Mapudungun kawiñ (party).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kaˈwin/ [kaˈwĩn]
  • Rhymes: -in
  • Syllabification: ca‧huín

Noun[edit]

cahuín m (plural cahuines)

  1. (Chile) mess, disorder, confusion
    Synonyms: lío, embrollo, follón
  2. (Chile) intrigue, machination
    Synonyms: intriga, enredo, embuste, grupo
  3. (Chile) gossip (usually evil-minded)
    Synonyms: chisme, pelambre

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