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Used in several countries of Latin America (previously thought to have originated in Buenos Aires). Also spelled chamullo and the verb infinitive can be chamullar or chamuyar. Among the various shades of meaning, it commonly signifies speaking on a subject with a pretense of authority, when in reality the speaker is simply inventing, or "bullshitting." It can also mean "sweet talk" such as when a guy is "talking trash" to a girl, saying nothing of substance, for the purpose of socializing. Although these uses are largely Spanish and Pocho slang, "chamuyo" appears to be making inroads into English slang.
Don Fulano was using the chamuyo on Josefina for over an hour last night.
chamuyo by Ratón de Biblioteca September 9, 2010
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Talking to fill the space when you neither know nor care what you are saying but feel it is important to say something.

Pronounced Shamooshow - Found only in Buenos Aires Argentina
A guy chatting a girl up in a bar really does not care where she works or where she is from but wants to keep her attention. The talking is Chamuyo.
Chamuyo by Max Robbins April 1, 2008
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Origin: Spanish, from Rioplatense Spanish, derived from lunfardo (Argentinian slang).

Definition: A word in Spanish that describes a type of argumentative persuasion characterized by the absence of strong or true arguments, often compensated by the elegance of language used.

Translations:
- In relationships: comparable to "lying" but without the psychological manipulation associated with gaslighting.
- In a romantic or sexual context: comparable to "rizz" when referring to an individual's approach.
- In a broader sense: comparable to "bullshitting" when the aim is to create an impression rather than to establish truth or to communicate effectively.
Gachi: ..."and the he said he loved me!"
Pachi: "No way! That's pure chamuyo"
chamuyo by caracolito2.0 May 13, 2024
Spanish term for "devil" spanish slang used to describe a mischievious person.
Ay pinche chamuco me asustaste. Goddamn it you scared me devil.
chamuco by Karlos8403 August 13, 2006

chamuyate 

1)chamuyate
Used in several countries of Latin America (previously thought to have originated in Buenos Aires). Also spelled chamullo and the verb infinitive can be chamullar or chamuyar. Among the various shades of meaning, it commonly signifies speaking on a subject with a pretense of authority, when in reality the speaker is simply inventing, or "bullshitting." It can also mean "sweet talk" such as when a guy is "talking trash" to a girl, saying nothing of substance, for the purpose of socializing. Although these uses are largely Spanish and Pocho slang, "chamuyo" appears to be making inroads into English slang.

2)chamuyate
Talking to fill the space when you neither know nor care what you are saying but feel it is important to say something.

Pronounced Shamooshow - Found only in Buenos Aires Argentina
A guy chatting a girl up in a bar really does not care where she works or where she is from but wants to keep her attention. The talking is Chamuyo.

3)chamuyate
Is also a clothing brand
www.chamuyate.com
chamuyate
chamuyate by chamuyate September 1, 2011
The action of chatting or talking with someone, usually with a romantic purpose by trying to convince someone with lies or simply to make a good impression.
Alex doesn't usually tell de truth, he likes to chamuyar a lot.
Chamuyar by sofaio December 30, 2018
Spanish word from Argentina. Someone that says pretty things to another person so as to get own benefits. To be "chamuyero" it's to be persuasive, exagerate little things into big nice things and melting words that the other person wants to hear. / Derivation of chamuyo, chamuyar.
-Hey did you finally go out with him?
-Nah, he said I was so beautiful and my personality is so cool. He doesn't even know me yet! Very chamuyero

-how much does it cost?
-200USD
-that's a lot for a pair of socks..
-but it's THE pair of socks. They were used by famous people!!!
-whut? Stfo what a chamuyero
chamuyero by Guats89 November 23, 2021
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