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alcahuete.

gossip (person)

9 characters4 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

noun/alkaˈwete/[al.kaˈwe.t̪e]

  1. gossip (person)

    masculine

  2. go-between, matchmaker

    masculine

  3. pimp (prostitution solicitor)

    masculine

  4. panderer, sycophant, ingratiator

    masculine

  5. enabler

    masculine

  6. drop curtain

    masculine
Where this word comes from

From Andalusian Arabic القَوَّاد (al-qawwád), from Arabic قَوَّاد (qawwād, “pimp”). Cognate with Portuguese alcaguete.

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