chongo

Spanish

Etymology 1

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Noun

chongo m (plural chongos)

1. bun (hairstyle)

   Synonyms: mono, rodete, moño

2. brothel; whorehouse
3. (in the plural) A Mexican dessert made with milk, sugar and cinnamon. The milk is scalded and rennet is added to start the formation of curds, like when making cheese.
4. (Chile) blunt knife

chongo m (plural chongos, feminine chonga, feminine plural chongas)

1. (Uruguay) a nasty, mean, or unpleasant person

Etymology 2

An alteration of Mexican Spanish chango.

Noun

chongo m (plural chongos)

1. (Philippines) monkey

See also

• chongos
• deschongar