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Word used in the Hispanic Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba) to denote a person who is of mixed Black and White ancestry but who has white skin and African features either in curly or kinky hair, a wide nose, or full lips. In the US they'd likely be high-yellow, but in the Caribbean they have their own grouping. It is a descriptor. The feminine equivalent is jabaa.
"¿Quién es el chaco jabao de Santurce?"
"Ese es Víctor Soriano"
Translation:

"Who's the jabao guy from Santurce?"
"That's Victor Soriano"
Jabao by applesaucechi April 26, 2022
Related Words
Jahao jahari jahal Jahanvi Jahcoin Jahaira jahan Jahangir jabao jaha

tonka jahari 

Someone who would NEVER order a whole pizza for themselves
Guy 1: Hey what should we have for dinner?
Guy 2: I’m craving a whole pizza!
Guy 1: Nah.
Guy 2: Cmon! Don’t be such a Tonka Jahari!
tonka jahari by Bruhmoment361 November 12, 2019

Jahaziel 

A very controversial person. He has a lot to say and likes debates and interesting discussions. Can be an introvert and extrovert depending on the day or in what mood he is in. Also almost nobody can pronounce his name.
Person: What is your name
Him: Jahaziel
Person: Repeat that please
Him: JAHAZIEL
Person: Ja...Ja... Jaquezil???
Him: You know what forget it?
A crypto currency named after the rapper xxxtentacion, whos real name is Jahseh Onfroy.
"Guys! We should all invest in jahcoin!"
Jahcoin by gabgob January 23, 2019
A very smart male who is independent and likes to get his way. He also has very good looks. Jahai is also humerus and kind.
your so funny, smart, kind,and independent, Jahai.
Jahai by blue tiger 4ever October 10, 2011
A cute but short girl that is pretty much perfect in every thing she does and she is perfect her self . She is also very gorgeous and funny.
Every girl should try to become a Jahanvi, it would makelife easier
Jahanvi by Jahanvi December 31, 2011