Spanish

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Etymology

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    From chulo + -ear.

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /t͡ʃuleˈaɾ/ [t͡ʃu.leˈaɾ]
    • Rhymes: -aɾ
    • Syllabification: chu‧le‧ar

    Verb

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    chulear (first-person singular present chuleo, first-person singular preterite chuleé, past participle chuleado)

    1. (pronominal) to compliment, show off
      Synonyms: jactarse, presumir, fanfarronear
    2. (transitive, colloquial) to pimp
    3. (transitive, colloquial) to exploit, sponge
      Synonym: cafichear
    4. (transitive) to make fun of, ridicule
      Synonym: reírse

    Conjugation

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