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Gharrio is a newly-coined term in use in some cities in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. It is a portmanteau combining the word "ghetto" with the word "barrio" and is used generally to describe a community that has a substantial Hispanic population and a substantial African-American population residing closely together or to describe a gathering location with large percentages of Black and Latino persons in attendance.
Compton, California, is a perfect example of a gharrio.
Gharrio by Gay Gentleman May 10, 2010
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Generally fun, handsome person who has jokes and good for advice when needed. Attracts alot of people but chooses the best people to be around.
" oh ma gawwd, Garrion is the funniest mf ever bro!"
garrion by KvngDackie February 6, 2017
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Garrioch 

A very botty sort of person.....someone who is likely to have botty fits!
Is known for occasional snuggles but generally just being a massive bottyface!
"Who the hell is that" says Brian
"aaaaah sure thats just Garrioch the bottyface!" said Andrew
Garrioch by Oooooooooooooh January 20, 2011
gharri is so fine i love this jhit so much. he’s a short hot basketball ball player that gets me wet lol
i love gharri
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